Isaiah 9:6 proclaims a stunning truth that transcends the ages: Jesus is the Prince of Peace. This title reminds us that true peace is not the mere absence of conflict but the presence of a Person—Christ himself, the Sar Shalom, the Captain of Contentment, the Lord of Rest. As we close the year, the chaos of life often reveals where we seek peace apart from Him. Yet, in Christ, we find a peace that surpasses understanding, even in the midst of trials, because peace is not circumstantial but relational. To know His peace, we must place ourselves under His authority, trusting Him completely with every care. In doing so, we experience the profound, unshakable reality of His presence ruling over our hearts. As 2025 begins, may we humble ourselves under the Prince of Peace, whose reign brings rest to our souls and hope to our world.