Psalms 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Colossians 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
As we enter into day 16 of Operation Protective Shield, we read how a “ceasefire” is proposed by different countries in order to settle the conflict. However, it’s not a ‘true’ peace they want to achieve, but just a pause in the violence. A ceasefire in the eyes of Islam is called a ‘hudna’, which is understood as a time to regroup and rearm before rising to its ultimate victory. So how does one truly achieve peace?
The solution is hidden inside the deeper understanding of the Hebrew word, Shalom, and in ancient Hebrew provides the solution for true peace — one that applies not only in the real world but in our personal lives.
The Hebrew word “shalom” has meaning that is deep and rich. Peace, completeness, prosperity, safety, contentment, health, blessing, and rest are all apportioned to the meaning of this remarkable word.. The ancient Hebrew spelling of “shalom” is interesting because it speaks only indirectly about these multiple meanings, but 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”!
While the world calls on Israel to cease on attacking Hamas, in reality, it brings more chaos because the authority is not destroyed. While we mourn for the lost lives of innocents, as any believer would, we also realize that the root cause of chaos must be destroyed in order to bring true peace.
Do you want “shalom” in your life? You will need to deal with the roots and causes of chaos. The one and only successful way to do that is through faith in and identify with Yeshua (Jesus) your Sar Shalom – your 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. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”[John 16:33]