Best Defense Against Bomb
Dr. Robert Oppenheimer, who supervised the
creation of the first atomic bomb, appeared before a Congressional Committee.
They inquired of him if there were any defense against the weapon.
“Certainly,” the great physicist replied.
“And that is—”
Dr. Oppenheimer looked over the hushed, expectant audience and said
softly: “Peace.” —Selected[1]
Two Pictures
Two painters each painted a picture to
illustrate his concept of rest. The first chose for his scene a still, lone
lake among far-off mountains. The second threw on his canvas a thundering
waterfall, with a fragile birch tree bending over the foam; at the fork of a
branch, almost wet with the cataract’s spray, a robin sat on its nest. The
first was only Stagnation; the last was Rest. For in rest there are two
elements—tranquillity and energy; silence and turbulence; creation and
destruction; fearfulness and fearlessness. —Drummond[2]
Scripture
Text:
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the
government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,
Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of
the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the
throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with
judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD
of hosts will perform this.
What Has Christ done to pay for the
peace that is available to all?
Given to Humanity.
Left his heavenly home to come to earth. He came to us, so that we could come to Him.
He came.
A Child is born.
Left his heavenly body to take on a bag of flesh called humanity.
The price of peace is sacrifice, suffering, and death.
He was transformed. The
creator became like the creation.
Luke 2:13
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men.
A Son is given.
God gave his one and only Son. Jesus
gave himself to others to be our sacrifice.
The price is humility. He
had to deny himself to become the chosen prince of peace.
Bear the Burden of the government/human
race. Someone
has to patch the breach that sin made in the human race.
The burden of the government will be on his shoulders.
He will pay the price and lift the load of sin.
The wages of sin is death, but Jesus paid it all.
The government shall be upon Him. Take upon himself the responsibility of the entire world, so
that people may see and know peace. He
is the Prince of peace who paid the highest price for the sins of the world.
He is called Wonderful, Counselor, The
mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
He gives the peace that is wonderful.
He gives peace within you.
He gives peace with the creation.
He gives peace with the Creator who is the
mighty God.
He gives peace that is everlasting.
He is peace.
John 14:27 Peace I
leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto
you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Sits on the Throne.
He will rules the hearts and lives of those who recognize Him and love
Him. He is the Prince who is
peace. Does He rule in your
heart. Will you recognize Him and
allow him to rule you to bring you peace.
He paid the price and gives it freely.
His judgment and justice will prevail.
He will establish order on the earth.
Have you received your peace? He gives to all who choose to believe and give their lives to
Him. He has paid the price.
[1]Tan,
P. L. Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations : [A Treasury of
Illustrations, Anecdotes, Facts and Quotations for Pastors, Teachers and
Christian Workers]. Garland TX: Bible Communications, 1996, c1979.
[2]Tan,
P. L. Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations : [A Treasury of
Illustrations, Anecdotes, Facts and Quotations for Pastors, Teachers and
Christian Workers]. Garland TX: Bible Communications, 1996, c1979.