"True peace flows from union with Christ. The graft must first be in-
oculated into the tree before it can receive sap or nourishment from it; so we must first be ingrafted into Christ, before we can receive peace from Him. Have we faith? By holiness we are made like Christ; by believing we are made one with Christ, and being in Christ we have peace, (John 16:33).
"True peace flows from subjection to Christ. Where Christ gives peace, there He sets up His government in the heart. 'Of His govern-
ment and peace there shall be no end,' (Isa 9:7). Christ is called 'a priest upon His throne,' (Zech 6:13). Christ as a priest makes peace; but He will be a priest upon His throne--He brings the heart in sub-
jection to Him. If Christ be our peace, He is our Prince, (Isa 9:6). Whenever Christ pacifies the conscience, He subdues the lust.
"True peace is after trouble. First, God lets loose a spirit of bondage. He convinces and humbles the soul; then He speaks peace. Many say they have peace, but is this peace before a storm, or after it? True peace is after trouble. First there was the earthquake, and then the fire, and then the still small voice, (1 Kings 19:12). You who never had any legal bruisings, may suspect your peace. God pours the golden oil of peace into broken hearts."
