Nothing Missing, Nothing Broken
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
The word peace is the Hebrew word shalom, which speaks of wholeness; nothing missing and nothing broken.
The word shalom encompasses health, security, good conditions, success, comfort, safety, happiness, wellness, wholeness, and soundness.It reassures us that everything is all right, it gives a sense of well-being, and removes all concern. It tells us we will come out of any circumstance unharmed. It is a picture of a harmonious state of soul and mind and speaks of fulfillment, satisfaction, and contentment. There is quite a lot in this one little word shalom!
To wish someone shalom implies that you are speaking a blessing over them. It is a word that depicts wholeness in your spirit, soul and body as well as in your relationships, finances, happiness, and so on. Peace, or shalom, pretty much covers everything. And it is available in Jesus when we focus on Him, as our Scripture reference says.
Whatever has been lost, Jesus can fill the void. He will make it up to you. Whatever was broken, He can mend and make it better than new. Jesus brings us wholeness, shalom, nothing missing, nothing broken.
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us. Ephesians 2:14 (KJV)
Jesus Christ is our peace, our Shalom.
