Christ’s Rule and Peace

Zechariah 7-9; Luke 13 

“…He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.”

Zechariah 9:10

“…He said to them, ‘Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.’”

Luke 13:23, 24

The peace of Christ is the victor’s peace; the peace that is found when the harassing voice of the enemy has been stilled and his presence driven out. Jesus proclaims peace to the nations; those who respond to him experience the freedom and peace of Christ’s rule. The world’s peace is a false peace that cannot transform hearts and minds. When we live and proclaim the Gospel of peace, we, too, extend Christ’s rule to others. His kingdom requires surrender of our sin and our will to the will of the Father. This narrow door means that most do not find peace with God and the peace of God in their lives.

Are we trying to find peace some other way than Christ’s offer of mercy, forgiveness, and grace at the feet of Jesus?

In exchange for our sin and selfish life, we receive peace and the rule of Christ.

“Lord Jesus, rule and reign in me so your peace can flow through me, for your glory.”