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What does Isaiah mean by God extending peace like a river?

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Isaiah refers to God's peace as abundant and overflowing, comforting His people.

In Isaiah 66:12, God promises to extend peace to His people 'like a river,' suggesting an abundant, flowing supply of comfort and tranquility that comes from being reconciled to Him. This imagery captures the peace that transcends understanding, which is rooted in the believer's justification through Christ, as expressed in Romans 5:1. This peace assures the faithful that they are justified before God, free from guilt and shame, and enveloped in His grace. Thus, God's peace flows freely to those who trust in Him, providing relief from turmoil and certainty in their standing with Him.
Scripture References: Isaiah 66:12, Romans 5:1

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A Needful Word
Todd Nibert · Feb 5, 2006
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