Memory Verse: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Ephesians 2:14

Bible Passage: Isaiah 9:6.
Introduction: The United Nations is in a perpetual search for universal peace among nations and an end to conflicts everywhere. However, the peace we are talking about here is much more than the mere absence of war. It is not surprising that peace cannot be instilled by an organisation or world body because wars and fighting come from the lust, greed, selfishness, covetousness, unforgiving and bitterness in the hearts of men, James 4:1-2. Men never have enough land, money, houses, territories or power. The competition for supremacy, domination and spoils of war is the root cause of virtually every conflict. They all emanate from the evil desires of men, who do not know Christ.

What Is Peace?
Peace is tranquillity, absence of war or other hostilities, harmony (harmonious relationships) inner contentment, a state of wellness, and cessation of hostility, love and a fruit of the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:22.

The Prince Of Peace
In the natural fallen state, man is an enemy of God and an adversary of the Prince of Peace, Who came to restore peace between Man and God, Romans 5:8-10. And among men. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the only One that can bring peace on earth. And in the fullness of time, He will. With Him, you can even have peace in a storm, John 14:27. He gives peace beyond our human understanding. He speaks to storms and they are stilled. He can speak peace, but one has to abide in Him. 1Peter 5:14, Mark 4:39, John 14:27, Ephesians 2:14, 2Thessalonians 3:16, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7.

Conclusion
Remember that storms do not give notice. An unexpected medical report, the sudden loss of a loved one, an accident that alters the life of the victim forever, a fire, an earthquake or other natural disasters are largely outside our control. We need the Prince of Peace in the boat of our lives before the storm. The life jackets and other palliatives of human help are grossly inadequate on the day of calamity and trouble. Inner peace can be elusive or stolen by the enemy and the lovers of gold are never satisfied with gold. You will follow peace with all men and be a carrier of peace, wherever you go in the mighty name of Jesus.