The Healing Power of Divine Peace
"I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him." - Isaiah 57:19
In Isaiah 57:19, we find a profound declaration from the Lord: "I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him." This powerful verse is loaded with meaning, revealing the nature of God’s creativity, the universality of His peace, and the promise of healing that comes from His presence.
As we delve into the verse, it’s important to first understand what it means for God to create the fruit of the lips. In biblical context, the lips are often associated with speech, expression, and proclamation. The 'fruit' can refer to the results or outcomes that follow from our words. Here, the Lord is declaring that He is the source of what we express, particularly in the realm of peace. This is a reminder that our words carry weight; they can be vehicles of God’s peace to those around us.
The repetition of the word 'peace' emphasizes its importance and serves as a poetic technique to draw our attention to the serenity He offers. "Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD;" suggests that God’s peace knows no boundaries. Whether one is physically far from the presence of God or has not yet experienced His closeness, the peace of God is accessible to all. It indicates that regardless of our state of being—spiritual distance or physical separation—God's offer of peace is powerful and pervasive. It speaks to the heart of the gospel message: there is no one too distant, no one too broken, and no one too far gone who cannot reach out and receive His peace and healing.
In our daily lives, we often carry burdens that create anxiety and turmoil. The world around us can seem chaotic and overwhelming. Yet, God offers us peace that transcends our understanding (Philippians 4:7). This peace is not created by external circumstances, but rather it is created and cultivated by God Himself. Our lips can be filled with His peace, as we speak it over our lives and those of others. It challenges us to be instruments of His peace in a world hungry for solace and reassurance.
Moreover, the latter part of the verse is a sweet promise: "and I will heal him." The healing mentioned here is comprehensive. It not only refers to physical ailments but also includes emotional and spiritual healing. God’s peace is inherently tied to His healing power—where there is peace, there is a restoration of wholeness. This declaration invites us to trust in God’s ability to mend and restore us, no matter how broken we may feel.
As we meditate on this verse, we are called to reflect on our own lives. Are we experiencing His peace? Are we allowing His peace to flow through us and to those around us? Perhaps we know someone who is struggling and needs to hear words of peace and healing. The Holy Spirit often prompts us to share the good news of God’s peace with others, and in doing so, we help create a fabric of healing in our communities.
Lastly, let us consider the personal application of declaring peace over ourselves. In moments of doubt, fear, or distress, let us combat our wavering hearts by declaring God’s peace aloud—"Peace, peace to my heart that is anxious; peace, peace to my soul that is weary; peace, peace to my life that is troubled." When we embrace the soothing comfort of God’s promises, we will find healing in His presence.
In conclusion, Isaiah 57:19 serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty of God's creative peace. As we engage with this truth, may our lips produce the fruit of peace, reaching those around us and echoing the healing power of the Lord, today and always.
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Isaiah 57:19 - "I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him."
"I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him." - Isaiah 57:19
Isaiah 57:18-19 - "I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the LORD. “And I will heal them.”"
Isaiah 57:1-2
Isaiah 57:21 - "There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked."
Isaiah 57:12 - "I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee."
Isaiah 57:3 - "¶ But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore."
Isaiah 57:20 - "But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt."
"There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked." - Isaiah 57:21
Isaiah 57:2 - "He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness."
Isaiah 57:5 - "Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks?"
Isaiah 57:14 - "And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people."
Isaiah 57:17 - "For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart."
Isaiah 57:7 - "Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice."
Isaiah 57:20-21 - "But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked."
Isaiah 57:16 - "For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made."
Isaiah 57:1 - "The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come."
Isaiah 57:18 - "I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners."
Isaiah 57:9 - "And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell."
Isaiah 57:10 - "Thou art wearied in the greatness of thy way; yet saidst thou not, There is no hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; therefore thou wast not grieved."
Isaiah 57:4 - "Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,"
"I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee." - Isaiah 57:12
"¶ But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore." - Isaiah 57:3
Isaiah 57:11 - "And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?"
Isaiah 57:6 - "Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?"
Isaiah 57:15 - "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."
Isaiah 57:1-2 - "The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous are taken away from calamity, they enter into peace; those who walk uprightly will rest on their beds."
"He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness." - Isaiah 57:2
Isaiah 57:8 - "Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou lovedst their bed where thou sawest it."
"But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt." - Isaiah 57:20