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TRACT 04 -- Peace to You!


We live in troubled times. Bombs rain from the sky, fighting erupts in many countries, germs are prepared to eliminate nations, economies collapse, and hunger, fear and despair prevail. Many have lost hope for peace and harmony.

Christ warned us about the future: “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass…” (Matthew 24:6).

In the book of Revelation we read that peace was taken away from the earth (Revelation 6:4). Also, 2,700 years ago, God declared through His prophet Isaiah, “‘There is no peace,’ says the LORD, ‘for the wicked’” (Isaiah 48:22; 57:21).


Who are the evil ones?

Many think that they are better than others because they live a good moral life. They may be better educated and are more successful than the majority around them. Others think that their good deeds take away their bad deeds so that the scale will be inclined in their favor on the Day of Judgment. How wrong they are! When we compare ourselves with God, we fall incredibly short. Whoever measures himself with God’s perfection and holy mercy will appear selfish and proud before Him. Who are you comparing yourself to?

Many break the commandments of God in our days because we have gotten used to sin.

Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5).

The prophet David cried, “They have all turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is none who does good, no, not one” (Psalm 14:3; Romans 3:10-12).

Today many practice evil in public, without shame, shyness and repentance. Our world has become like Sodom and Gomorrah and we are part of it! We tolerate sin and know that the wrath of God will fall over us all. “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6)


Peace comes to us from God

The Merciful LORD revealed to the prophet Isaiah a secret that a unique child would be born. He will be a wonderful Counselor and the Prince of Peace. There would be no end of His spiritual kingdom (Isaiah 9:6-7). When the Son of Mary was born in Bethlehem, the angels rejoiced and sang joyfully, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, on whom His favor rests!” (Luke 2:14)

In spite of this grand offer, only few people open themselves to God’s peace and are experiencing His wonderful mercy. Yet, God’s eternal peace settles down in everyone who accepts His promise and believes in Him.

When Christ rose from the dead, He appeared to His frightened disciples and reassured them saying, “Peace belongs to you”. (John 20:19, 21, 26)

By this salutation, the Son of Mary offered them the everlasting peace, the peace with God that He has established by His atonement, according to the graceful prophecy: “Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:4-6)

Christ reconciled us with God through His painful substitution, and purchased for us God’s peace and His favor.

The Son of Mary does not force you to accept His spiritual peace, neither would He impose it on you; but He displays His peace before you that you may choose and receive it willingly and accept your privilege with praise and thankfulness.


Accepting peace

Christ encouraged His followers saying, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).

The Prince of Peace offers His spiritual peace, which rests in Himself, to those who trust His word. Whoever receives the Spirit of Peace will be changed and turned into a “son of peace”, or a “daughter of peace”. The apostle Paul confirmed this factual secret by his own experiences when he revealed, “Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).

Multitudes of seekers have actually received the Spirit of Peace which now dwells in their hearts. We encourage you to ask God to fulfill His promise in you, based on the atonement of Christ, who offers His peace to whoever trusts His claims and receives from Him the promised gift.

The Spirit of Peace will confirm in you the cleansing of your mind and heart from all lies and impurities. He assures you that all your sins are forgiven for the sake of Christ’s atonement. This blessed Spirit, who shall dwell in you for your reconciliation with God through Christ, creates and establishes in you eternal peace.


Blessed are the peacemakers

The Holy Spirit develops, in followers of Christ, pure love, divine joy, eternal peace, patient kindness, longsuffering, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness with self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Don’t you think that your heart longs to enjoy such qualities? A clean spiritual life is your wish and the hidden desire that you are searching for.

The God of peace wants to change you into a fountain of His peace in the midst of your rotten surroundings. He who receives divine peace can pass it on to others. He who obtains forgiveness of his sins can also forgive those who sin against him. Christ is willing to spread His peace into your family, school and working place. Do not be self-centered or proud about your spiritual services, for the Son of Mary makes you humble and meek just as He was when He lived among us. Christ served the righteous and the evil. He who follows Him in His footsteps does not become haughty but remains a servant as Christ was to everybody.

The apostle Paul spoke the Lord’s blessing to you personally, as long as you serve the Lord with gladness: “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)


Do you want to receive the peace of God?

If you write to us, we shall send you the Gospel of Christ together with meditations and prayers, which can help you to stay firm in the peace of God.


Spread the good news of peace with God, in your surroundings

Christ closed his teachings with the following summary of comfort: “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

If you are impressed by this leaflet and willing to deliver it to your friends or to those who do not know the peace of God, write to us and we will send you a limited number of copies, which you can distribute among those who search for peace.

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