Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given …
And he will be called …
Prince of Peace.
The Hebrew word Isaiah uses here, shalom, means so much more than “peace.” It implies well-being, safety, prosperity, completeness. As the Prince of Shalom, Christ is the source of global and personal well-being, safety and prosperity. In Him, each of us, all of us, and the world as we know it will be completed.
Hard to imagine, right?
Good morning, Lord. There are wars and rumors of war. The battle between political parties seems to have no end. Relationships are broken. Yet I can be at peace. Thanks to You, I can have the peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7). I pray for shalom — in the world, in my relationships, in my soul, in the name of the Prince of peace.
