Ps. 12-16 [The Message]

Happiness is often a surface emotion. You can look happy on the outside and be miserable on the inside. The goal – to be peacefully happy on the inside.

Shalom peace is a peace that only comes through everything being all-right or taken care of. For instance, I don’t have complete peace because my garage is a mess. (My mess, not Patty’s) If it was all organized and straightened up, I would be happier from the inside out. I would have more peace. If I have an unpaid bill, I don’t have peace. When it gets paid, I have peace.

Christ took upon Himself the penalty of our sin. He died, was sacrificed so that we don’t have to die because of our unforgiven sin. We can have peace through Christ. He is the Prince of Peace. David said, “Mercy and Truth are met together, Righteousness and Peace have kissed.” [Ps. 85:10] That’s Christ’s impact upon our lives.