Therefore, the title “the God of peace” at the end of Hebrews comes as a consciously appropriate benediction to fearful, restless hearts—“Your God is a God of peace, and he will pick up the pieces no matter what happens—he will heal your wounds and fulfill what is lacking. No storm will sink you!” He gives us his peace—his peace. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives” (John 14:27a). He gives us his repose of soul. Are we flirting with fantasy to make such a dazzling assertion? Absolutely not! The promise of Jesus’ peace came from his own lips. Notice also that after promising his peace he said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27b).

The truth for all of us who are his children is that our God is “the God of peace,” and his plans for every one of us are for shalom, well-being. None of his children are an exception and never will be! — R. Kent Hughes, Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul, vol. 2, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1993), 244.

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