May 20 , 2006
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The God of Peace is common in the New Testament - but we only read the “Lord of peace” in 2 Thessalonians 3:16. “Now the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always by all means.” The message is clear: Paul wants his Christian friends to experience peace at all times and by every means available to the Lord. The “ways and means” of the Lord are infinite. The oldest standing committee of the US Congress is the Ways and Means Committee. It’s been around since 1789. This powerful committee has the responsibility to look at the ways and means the Government has to afford the programs and services it wants to offer to Americans. But the Committee’s “ways and means” are limited and finite. They can’t do everything they would like to do. The Lord’s “ways and means” are beyond measure.
The Lord of Peace IS our peace (Ephesians 2:14) and He is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). He MADE peace by the blood of His cross. (Colossians 1:20) We HAVE peace with God through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1)
If you have a longing for peace today, His reservoirs never run dry during peak season. His storehouses are never depleted during a famine. He has every means at His disposal to calm your fears, to settle your heart, to reduce the pressure and to relieve your anxieties. He knows how to quell the storm and to silence the screaming doubts in the depths of your heart. He can sweeten bitter waters and soothe your wounded spirit. Remember the phrase: “always by all means!” The Lord of Peace Himself can do it for you. Be close to Him today and open yourself up to Him so He can pour in His peace.

Russ Nesbit