"The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever." Isaiah 32:17

As part of the armor of God we have the protection of the breastplate of righteousness. As our opening Scripture tells us that it works 'peace, quietness and confidence' for those who are right before God. May the expression of this, through the Believer, be shown to this chaotic world.

Concerning peace, the source is--
Of God:
"And the peace of God, which surpasses understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

Of Christ:
Jesus tells us in John 14:27,
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Of the Holy Spirit, it is one of the Spirit's fruits:
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace..." Galatians 5:22

Among Believers--
It came through Christ's atonement:
"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed." Isaiah 3:5

It is the result of reconciliation:
"For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, have made peace through the blood of His cross."
Colossians 1:19-20

It is the product of justification:
"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1

It is obtained by faith:
"You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3

In 2 Corinthians 13:11 Paul exhorts Believers, "Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you."

Concerning quietness--
It was predicted in our opening verse. Read it once again.

It comes from God as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:9 when speaking of Solomon, God says, "Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies all around. His name shall be Solomon, for I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days."

It is to be preferred:
"Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
Than a house full of feasting with strife." Proverbs 17:1

It is to be sought:
"...But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you." 1 Thessalonians 4:10-11

It is rewarded:
"For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:
'In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.'" Isaiah 30:15

We thank you Father that in the righteousness of Christ we can have peace and quietness. It is a forever peace and quietness! The world may experience a kind of peace and quietness of its own making, but it is soon gone! How bless are we whose mind is stayed on Holy God for our trust is solely in Him! Amen