What other scriptures emphasize peace as seen in 2 Kings 5:19? The Peace Elisha Pronounced “ ‘Go in peace,’ said Elisha.” (2 Kings 5:19) Naaman walked away healed, forgiven, and wrapped in the calm assurance that the God of Israel was now his God. Scripture keeps weaving that same thread of peace—from Genesis to Revelation—showing that this blessing is God’s constant desire for His people. Old-Testament Foundations of Peace • Numbers 6:24-26 — “The LORD bless you and keep you… and give you peace.” • Psalm 29:11 — “The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.” • Psalm 85:8 — “I will listen to what God the LORD will say, for He will surely speak peace to His people and to His saints.” • Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.” • Isaiah 32:17 — “The work of righteousness will be peace, and its result will be quietness and confidence forever.” • Isaiah 54:10 — “My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD. • Micah 5:5 — “He will be their peace when Assyria invades our land.” Peace Foreshadowed by the Prophets • Isaiah 9:6 — “His name will be called… Prince of Peace.” • Ezekiel 37:26 — “I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant.” Jesus—Peace Fulfilled and Personified • Luke 2:14 — “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!” • Luke 7:50; 8:48 — “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” • John 14:27 — “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you… Do not let your hearts be troubled.” • John 16:33 — “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace.” • Ephesians 2:14 — “For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility.” Living in Peace—The Church’s Daily Call • Acts 9:31 — “The church…enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened.” • Romans 5:1 — “Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” • Romans 8:6 — “The mind of the Spirit is life and peace.” • Romans 12:18 — “If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.” • Romans 15:13 — “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe.” • Philippians 4:6-7 — “Be anxious for nothing… and the peace of God…will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” • Colossians 3:15 — “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” • 2 Thessalonians 3:16 — “Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way.” Peace That Produces Righteousness • Hebrews 12:14 — “Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness.” • James 3:18 — “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.” The Eternal Horizon of Peace • Hebrews 13:20-21 — “Now may the God of peace…equip you with every good thing to do His will.” • Revelation 21:4 — “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes… There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” From Elisha’s simple dismissal to the final restoration of all things, God’s Word consistently declares that genuine, lasting peace flows from Him alone—received by faith, guarded by righteousness, and destined to endure forever. |
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