There is no reason why this should not be the happy experience of the reader now. Peace has been made by the blood of the cross (Col. 1:2020And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. (Colossians 1:20)). The Son of God, the great Peacemaker, died, the Just for us the unjust, to bring us to God (1 Peter 3:1818For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: (1 Peter 3:18)). "The chastisement of our peace was upon Him." Isa. 53:55But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5).
He became our surety. In His obedience unto death, His atoning sacrifice offered to God, He satisfied every claim that offended Justice had against the sinner, and gave back to God all that man's sin had robbed Him of.
Blessed be God, peace has been made. It is now made known in the gospel. The great question for you, reader, to ask yourself is, Have I got this peace?
Am I at peace with God? There need be no doubt about the matter. Peace has been made at the cross.
Peace is proclaimed in the gospel. And peace is possessed and enjoyed by all who believe and receive that gospel as God's good news to their individual souls.