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The promise of peace


 


Read: Luke 2:8-15


 


Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus
our Lord.- 2 Peter 1:2


 

 

At Christmas time we love to hear the angelic message of peace on Earth.
But the message that's repeated in songs and sermons needs to be heard and
heeded every day of the year.  We continually hear reports of tragedies
around the globe.  And we may be troubled by personal problems and crisis.
We long for and pray for peace.

 

The Bible provides an answer to that plea for peace.  To start with, the
apostle Paul assured us in Romans 5: 1 that it is possible to have peace
with God.  Yes, we disobedient and sinful creatures can enter into a state
of reconciliation with God through faith in His Son Jesus. (v. 11)

 

We can enjoy a motional peace as we cast our cares on the Savior
(Philippians 4:6-7; 1Peter 5:7).  There is also the possibility of
interpersonal peace.  In Romans 12:18, Paul urged the leaders, "as much as
depends on you, live peaceably with all men."  Piece with others can become
a reality.  Best of all, we can anticipate global peace when our Savior, the
Prince of Peace, returns.

 

By our prayers in by our example, let us be peacemakers who help to fulfill
the angelic message: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good
will toward men!"  (Luke 2:14).-Vernon Grounds

 

Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?

The blood of Jesus whispers peace within;

peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?

Jesus, we know, and He is on the throne.-Bickersteth

 

 

Thought for the day: Only the Prince of peace can bring lasting peace.

 

 

 

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