Have You Found the Way of Peace?

Is there a “way of peace” in this world today?

The world is full of unrest and anxiety. People are more anxious than ever…and rightfully so. But it’s not just troubling news reports…

Hidden deep in the hearts of people, from all walks of life, is an absence of peace.  It’s not just a pandemic, political unrest, economic woes, or domestic problems. But within our own soul there may be an inexplicable feeling of restlessness, with no peace.

Then how can we find “the way of peace?”

Notice, I didn’t say, “the way to peace” That’s because it’s not just a destination to arrive at. It is not that when the problems are all solved, then we will have peace.

We can’t expect that the world situation, financial markets, or personal life to become like a calm lake. That is not the real peace anyway.

The peace that I’m speaking of a present path, a realm, and a way on which we can walk right now. It is the “way of peace.”

So, have you found this way? If not, you may want to read on…

The longing for peace, the loss of peace and the gospel of peace

The longing for peace is instilled in us by our Creator–the God of peace Himself (1 Thes. 5:23).

Yet, the record of the Bible reveals the loss of peace.  This loss of peace began from man’s fall from God and separation from God as his source (Genesis 3).

“The way of peace they have not known” — Rom. 3:17

Within mankind, living independently from the God of peace, there is the absence of peace. You can just feel it. The condition is universal. It is a common condition of mankind apart from God. Without God, there is no way of peace. But there is good news…

“To guide our feet into the way of peace” — Luke 1:79

Before Jesus was  born, Zechariah prophesied concerning Him, “the rising sun will visit us from on high, to shine upon those sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

The mission of Jesus, the Savior is to guide us “into the way of peace.”

“…Your faith has healed you. Go in peace” — Luke 8:48 

Later, during His ministry, Jesus came to seek and to save the lost and suffering people–people with no peace. At that time there was a woman with an incurable hemorrhage. She was dying and all the physicians she tried could not help her.

She knew that Jesus had the power to heal her. She pushed through the crowd, touched His garment, and was immediately healed.

When Jesus knew that healing power had gone out from His body, He asked, “Who touched Me?” When she came trembling before Him, He told her,

“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”

This literally means, go into peace.

Footnote 2 on Luke 8:48  in the Recovery Version says,

“Lit. into. Before a person is saved, he does not know the way of peace (Rom. 3:17). The Lord’s salvation brings man to the way of peace (1:79)”

If you haven’t yet found the way of peace, please take a moment to pray,

“Lord Jesus, I am a sinner without peace. I need you. I believe into You and receive You right now. Take away all my sins. Come into my spirit and guide my feet into the way of peace.”

 “We have peace toward God through our Lord Jesus Christ” — Rom. 5:1

Now that you’ve  received the Lord, you’ve found the way of peace. Now you need to walk on this way.

Our faith in Jesus Christ not only saves us from God’s wrath, it has ushered us into peace—into the Christ, Who is our peace (Col. 3:15). However, we still must walk the way of peace to complete our Christian journey.

Note 1 on Rom 5:1 in the Recovery Version says,

“Our journey into God through our being justified out of faith has not yet been completed; thus Paul used the word toward, not with. Grace is for our standing (v. 2), and peace is for our walk.”

So what ‘s the point? Simple.

We’re on a journey into God. And it’s not yet complete. So how can we walk on this journey? The way of peace.

After believing in Jesus to be saved. We must go into peace…and stay there. That is the only way to finish the course of the Christian life. But how can we do this?

A practical point on how to walk in peace

Peace is the normal condition of God’s life in us. So when peace is gone, we know something is wrong. That’s the time to stop what you’re doing.

Come back to and enjoy the Lord Jesus as your grace by calling on His name, praying, reading His Word, singing, thanking and praising Him. The issue of enjoying God’s Son as grace is a condition of peace…”grace and peace” go together (1 Cor. 1:3; Eph 1:2).

As Christians, we should learn this lesson—“Stand in grace and walk in peace.” If you don’t have the grace don’t stand there and if you don’t have the peace don’t walk there.

Learn to practice this one simple lesson. Check with the Lord about whatever is before you. If you don’t sense peace with the Lord, stop. Otherwise, there is no need to look for some big feelings. Simply walk in peace.

This lesson will be a big protection and blessing for your entire Christian life—whether it’s the small details of your daily living or the major decisions of your human life or Christian life.

Learn to walk “the way of peace.”

If you’ve found the “way of peace” by believing into Jesus Christ, take a moment to share it in a comment. If you’re learning to walk on this way, we’d like to hear that also.

References and Further Resources:

• This post was inspired by the Life-study of Romans, Message 9, Section 2, By Witness Lee, and published by Living Stream Ministry. You can read it for free on-line at ministrybooks.org.
• Footnotes referenced in this post were taken from the New Testament Recovery Version also published by Living Stream Ministry. You can get your own free copy from Bibles for America.
• If you enjoyed this post you may also enjoy reading a related post, “Which Principle Should I Live By?”

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