Day 163 The Peace that is Truly Peace

The Hebrew word "shalom" has a deep, rich meaning. Peace, completeness, prosperity, safety, contentment, health, blessing, and rest are all part of this remarkable word. The ancient Hebrew spelling of "shalom" is interesting because it refers only indirectly about these multiple meanings, but it reveals something very profound about apprehending "shalom."

"Shalom" is comprised of four Hebrew letters: "Sheen," "Lamed," "Vav," and "Mem." The letter "Sheen," represented as teeth, illustrates destruction. "Lamed" portrays a staff and illustrates authority. "Vav," illustrated as a nail or a tent peg, carries the ideas of fastening, securing, or establishing. And finally, "Mem" is displayed as water, and illustrates chaos. So the Hebrew word picture for "shalom" communicates this message – "destroying the authority that establishes chaos!"

To experience Shalom in our lives, we have to deal with the roots and causes of chaos. The one and only way to do that is through faith in and identity with Yeshua (Jesus) your Sar Shalom – Prince of Peace – because He has already disarmed the authorities which establish chaos and will soon destroy them completely.

"He said, These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace (Shalom). In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”John 16:33