Mark 10:32 Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed. And as they followed they were afraid. Then He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them the things that would happen to Him:

There is a hidden picture within this verse. Jesus is headed to Jerusalem … Yerushalayim in Hebrew. It means city of peace. The first time we see it mentioned in scripture is in Genesis after Abraham’s defeat of Chedorleomar and his rescue of Lot, when Melech Tzedek, King of Righteousness from the City of Shalom broke bread with him. The city of peace … and yet it is hardly that today, is it?

When will Jerusalem be a city of peace? Not until the King of Peace, Jesus, is on the throne. Similarly, many Christians today, who should be enjoying peace are instead at war within themselves. All because they have given the throne of their hearts to something else.

Philippians 4:6–7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all under- standing, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace. The idea of Shalom is an all encompassing peace in life … health, love, peace, prosperity … satisfaction with contentment. Shalom is not something we find in anything or anyone but Jesus. Shalom is not found in the home we live in or the job or the bank account. Shalom is only in Jesus. Shalom from Jesus is a promise. Shalom from anyone else is just a wish.

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. 

Who or what is seated on the throne of your heart? If it’s your family, your job, your bank account, your title … even your church or your ministry then you will not have peace. If it’s Jesus, then peace is promised.