Peace is found in the person of . Isaiah 9:6-7 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. Not only the absence of conflict… Also the presence of positive blessings such as health, safety, and prosperity… Healthy relationships… It also conveys a sense of wholeness and well-being, both physically and spiritually… BECAUSE OF , I CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE LEVEL OF I’M EXPERIENCING! 1. PEACE ARRIVES WHERE I AM. Luke 2:8-14 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” 2. PEACE IS WITH ME IN THE MIDST OF Mark 4:38-40 “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” Peace isn’t found in the of . Peace is found in the of . 41 - The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!” 3. PEACE ME OUT OF Mark 5:33-34 Then the frightened woman, trembling at the realization of what had happened to her, came and fell to her knees in front of him and told him what she had done. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”