SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT!

Rule by the Prince of Peace

To ensure that true peace will come to all those living under his Kingdom arrangement, Jehovah has given the rulership to the true Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, as foretold in Isaiah 9:6, 7:  "There has been a child born to us, there has been a son given to us; and  the princely rule will come to be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.  To the abundance of the princely rule and to peace there will be no end . . .The very zeal of Jehovah of armies will do this." The psalmist also wrote prophetically of the Messiah's peaceful rule:  "In the days the righteous one will sprout, and the abundance of peace until the moon is no more." -Psalm 72:7. 

In addition, 144,000 spirit-anointed brothers of Christ will be ruling with him in the heavens. These are the joint heirs with Christ of whom Paul wrote:  "For his part, the God who gives peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. May the undeserved kindness of our Lord Jesus be with you. (Romans 16:20)  Yes, these will share from the heavens in Christ's victory over the warmonger, Satan the Devil.

So now the question is, What must you do to inherit true peace?  True peace can come only  in God's way, and to gain it you must take positive steps . You must accept the Prince of Peace and turn to him. This means that you must accept Christ in his role as Redeemer and Ransomer of sinful humankind.  Jesus himself said the famous words:  "God love the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)   Are you willing to exercise faith in Christ Jesus as God's Agent for bringing in true peace and salvation?  There is no other name under heaven that can establish peace and guarantee it.  (Philippians 2:8-11)  Why? Because Jesus is God's Chosen One. He is the greatest messenger of peace ever to walk the earth. Will you listen to Jesus and follow his example? 

"This means everlasting  life,"  said Jesus, "Their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom  you sent forth, Jesus Christ." (John 17:3)  Now is the time  to take in accurate knowledge by regularly  attending the meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses at the Kingdom Hall. These educational meetings will motivate you to share your knowledge and your hope  with others.  You too can become an envoy for God's peace. You can enjoy peace now by trusting in Jehovah God, as stated at Isaiah 26:3, according to the New International  Version: "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." In whom should you trust? "Trust in Jehovah, you people, for all times, for in Jah, Jehovah is the Rock of Times indefinite." -Isaiah 26:4. 

Take your stand now for everlasting life in God's peaceful new world. At Revelation 21:3, 4, God's Word assures us:   "Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them. And he ill wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Is that not that the peaceful future  that you yearn for? 

Then remember what God has promised. "The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace. What the blameless one and keep the upright one in sight, for the future of that man will be peaceful." (Psalm 37:11, 37)  When that day comes, may we say with gratitude, "True peace at last!  Thanks to Jehovah God, the source of true peace!"

Next time: Do You Eat Well Spiritually? 

From the Watchtower magazine, 1997