27“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

• John 14:27 NIV

14“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth...”

• Luke 2:14 NLT

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, ... And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

• Isaiah 9:6 NIV

THE PRINCE OF PEACE GIVES US ...

• PEACE WITH GOD
• THE PEACE OF GOD

21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

• 2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV

3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

• Isaiah 26:3 NLT

PEACE ISN'T FOUND IN THE ABSENCE OF PROBLEMS.

PEACE IS FOUND IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD.

3 [God] will keep in perfect peace ... all whose thoughts are fixed on [him]!

• Isaiah 26:3 NLT

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge [God], and he will make straight your paths.

• Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

THE PEACE OF GOD IS FOUND IN SURRENDER, NOT CONTROL.

ARE YOU TRYING TO CONTROL SOMETHING THAT'S NOT YOURS TO CONTROL?

JUST AS JESUS GIVES US PEACE TO COMFORT US, HE CAN WITHDRAW IT TO REFINE US.

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

• Philippians 4:6-7 NIV