Romans 8:6, "For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."

Romans 15:33, "Now the God of peace be with you all."

2 Peter 3:13,14, "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless."

I have never counted the times that the word "peace" is in the Bible, but I know that it rings and flows throughout the entire scope of the Bible. In fact, in the Old Testament, Isaiah states in chapter 52:7, "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation that saith unto Zion - Thy God reigneth!"

The angels also gave a resounding cry of worship and praise as they proclaimed the birth of Christ,

Every human being knows that there must be some kind of peace available because he is constantly searching for it. If you stood on a street corner and asked each person what they wanted most out of life, a large number would say they are searching for peace. What is real peace? How would you define the kind of peace that you need?

I like to think of peace as total well being. This means that I am contented and thankful for life and for the position that I hold in life. I have a deep calmness and rest within at all times. This does not mean there are never any problems or troubles that come, but it does mean that I can have a supernatural supply of peace from the river of God that never runs dry.

The original meaning of the word peace as it is used in Isaiah 26:3, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind (thoughts or imaginations) is stayed on thee:  because he trusteth in thee." The original Hebrew says that this kind of peace means to be safe, well, happy, friendly, at rest, and to have health and prosperity. The New Testament writers give us further enlightment as we look at several verses that show the kind of peace that God gives through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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." The original Greek text reveals that this kind of peace means to be at one with yourself, to have quietness, rest, and prosperity. Please meditate on these verses and just see the beautiful life of love and peace that God has provided for his people. Visualize yourself receiving the kind of peace that is revealed.

Luke 8:48, "And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort:  thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."

Acts 10:36, "The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ."

On Mother's Day, May 8th, 2005, my mother, Sue Campbell, went to be with the Lord. She was 89 years of age and had enjoyed a happy and fruitful life. Many have said, "I am so sorry that she had to die on Mother's Day." My granddaugher, who was only ten years old at the time said, "It is alright because she was the grandest mother of all!"

Mother graduated from college when she had four children. She served as a pastor's wife for 50 years and helped countless couples and women to find a strong faith in the Lord. People were drawn to her by her magnetic smile and the joy of the Lord that filled her life.

When Mother was eleven years of age, Jesus appeared to her in a vision as she made a public declaration to receive the Lord into her heart. This life changing experience happened to Mother in her little country church. From that moment on, she never turned away from the One who gave her new life!