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Biblical "shalom" is different than the "peace" defined by the world.
The world merely defines peace as the absence of conflict, such as the absence of war, argument, illness or the absence of physical and emotional disturbance.
While Biblical shalom does indeed encompass physical and material wholeness such as material security (prosperity) and emotional wellbeing (freedom from fear), there are deeper layers to the shalom given to us by Adonai.
But, do we acknowledge that not all seeds sprout? Do we remember that seeds must be watered and tended with patience?
Psalm 29:11
Adonai gives strength to His people; Adonai blesses His people with peace.
Spiritual shalom is a result of a right relationship with Adonai through trust, obedience, and intimate fellowship. This shalom transcends circumstances.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of Elohim, which surpasses all understanding shall guard our hearts and minds through Messiah Yeshua.
As we live in line with our divine purpose, walking in His Ways as we guard His Torah, we experience Biblical shalom which represents our soul at rest in its proper relationship with its Creator.
Biblical shalom also represents the restoration of Creation to its intended state.
Isaiah 11:6
And the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and a leopard lie down with a young goat, and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together, and a little child leads them.
Messiah is also our Prince of Peace and will ultimately bring true shalom to earth, establishing and maintaining it always.
Ephesians 2:14-17
For He is our PEACE (SHALOM), who has made both one, and having broken down the partition of the barrier, having abolished in His flesh the enmity-the torah of the commands in dogma-so as to create in Himself one renewed man from the two, thus making PEACE (SHALOM), and to completely restore to favor both of them unto Elohim in one body through the stake, having destroyed the enmity by it. And having come, He brought as Good News PEACE (SHALOM) to you who were far off, and PEACE (SHALOM) to those near.
Ultimately, as Believers we can understand Biblical shalom to be peace with Adonai through the atoning work of Messiah, the indwelling of peace within through the presence of the Father's Ruach (Holy Spirit), and the peace with others through love and forgiveness.
May Adonai bless you and guard you. May He make His face to shine upon you and give you peace! (Aaronic blessing in Number 6:24-26)
Shalom to your home!