Spiritual peace, as ordained by God, is a profound and enduring tranquility that transcends human understanding and circumstances. It is a divine gift, rooted in the nature and promises of God, and is accessible to believers through faith in Jesus Christ. This peace is not merely the absence of conflict or turmoil but a deep-seated assurance and restfulness that comes from a right relationship with God.

Biblical Foundation

The concept of spiritual peace is woven throughout the Scriptures, beginning with the Old Testament. In the Hebrew Bible, the word "shalom" is often used to describe peace. It encompasses completeness, welfare, and harmony. God’s covenant with His people frequently includes promises of peace. In Leviticus 26:6, God assures Israel, "I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with no one to frighten you."

The prophetic literature also speaks of a future peace brought by the Messiah. Isaiah 9:6 proclaims, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This messianic prophecy points to Jesus Christ, who fulfills the promise of peace.

Peace Through Christ

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the ultimate source of spiritual peace. His life, death, and resurrection provide the means by which believers can experience peace with God. Romans 5:1 states, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." This peace is a result of reconciliation with God, made possible by Christ’s atoning sacrifice.

Jesus Himself spoke of the peace He offers, distinct from what the world provides. In John 14:27, He assures His disciples, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid." This peace is characterized by a steadfastness and confidence in God’s sovereignty and goodness, even amidst trials.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in imparting and sustaining spiritual peace in the believer’s life. Galatians 5:22 lists peace as a fruit of the Spirit, indicating that it is a natural outcome of the Spirit’s work within us. The Spirit guides, comforts, and empowers believers to live in harmony with God and others.

Philippians 4:6-7 further emphasizes the role of prayer and the Spirit in maintaining peace: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This passage highlights the importance of reliance on God through prayer, resulting in a peace that protects and stabilizes the believer’s heart and mind.

Peace in the Christian Life

Spiritual peace is not only a personal experience but also a communal one. Believers are called to be peacemakers, reflecting God’s peace in their relationships and communities. Matthew 5:9 declares, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." This beatitude underscores the active role Christians are to play in promoting peace and reconciliation.

Moreover, the apostle Paul exhorts believers to live in peace with one another. In Romans 12:18, he writes, "If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone." This call to peace is a reflection of the unity and love that should characterize the body of Christ.

Eternal Peace

Ultimately, the peace that God ordains is both a present reality and a future hope. Revelation 21:4-5 offers a vision of the ultimate fulfillment of God’s peace: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This eschatological promise assures believers of an eternal peace in the presence of God, where all discord and suffering will be eradicated.

In summary, spiritual peace, as ordained by God, is a multifaceted and divine gift that encompasses reconciliation with God, the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, and the believer’s active role in fostering peace in the world. It is a peace that surpasses understanding, rooted in the person and work of Jesus Christ, and culminating in the eternal peace of God’s kingdom.Isaiah 26:12
LORD, you will ordain peace for us: for you also have worked all our works in us.
Torrey's Topical Textbook

On the Attainment of Peace.
... If books, the example of the saints, and spiritual conversations deprive the soul
of peace; if they ... employed in this way is to prevent God from finding ...
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Letter xxiv. --The Call of God a Sign of Predestination.
... of them, and then remain in peace, for nothing is ... the slightest fault that might
keep God at a ... at your convenience, spend some time in spiritual reading which ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter xxiv the call of god.htm

On the Feast of the Holy virgin, St Catherine
... him; and yet they will hold their peace in all ... By such goodhearted men God desires
to teach many other ... their senses; and thus they make no spiritual progress. ...
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The Church of God.
... God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy ... ere this that the
church of God and the kingdom of heaven are the same spiritual structure ...
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1 Cor. xiv. 34
... is not a God of confusion, but of peace, as in ... strongest of all he puts last, saying,
"God ordains these things ... himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xxxvii 1 cor xiv.htm

Covenanting According to the Purposes of God.
... an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to ... fill you with
all joy and peace in believing ... accordingly avouch him to be their God, is made ...
/.../the ordinance of covenanting/chapter viii covenanting according to.htm

Chapter xvi
... No further spiritual advantage is attached to the advantage ... of distress." At the
same time, God would hardly ... be distinguished for amiability and love of peace. ...
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The Parable of the Pilgrim
... Having done so begin your journey in God's name; but ... this desire by daily prayer
and other spiritual works ... the blessed sight of Jesus in true peace in Jerusalem ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/the parable of the pilgrim.htm

The Means of Grace
... whereby God conveys into our souls all that spiritual grace, that ... Go in peace.". ... in
the blood of Christ; that, consequently, even what God ordains, conveys no ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 16 the means of.htm

The Wandering Bird
... in of your whole efforts into the cause of God, shall through ... Some men wander from
their place in spiritual things. ... there is no living with the peace and joy ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/the wandering bird.htm

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