For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
[Is 9:6]
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
[Is 9:6]
I've reached a stage of life where peace outranks excitement. Less adventure and surprise - more predictable calm. Some would call that boring.
In years' past we would load up the car and head to the hills. Escape the rat race of the big city and settle into simple. Not exactly genuine peace. I've had my fill of that kind of peace.
There's a significant difference between a tranquil soul and a tranquil environment.
The kind of peace the world is craving is lasting peace. Deep-down-in-your-soul peace. A peace that transcends these hurried Christmas days.
There are two distinct gifts of peace we can thank Jesus for this Christmas. The peace we have in our relationship with God - no longer are we considered enemies (Rm 5:1). And the inner peace of a contented child. Where the mind and heart have a place to rest -- the Christ of Christmas.
I can still remember those mid-night feedings with my precious babies. After silently nursing in the still of the night they would ease off into a deep slumber. There was an incredible peace that would wash over me as I watched them. We have that in common with Mary.
Jesus was born our Prince of Peace. Mary, too, watched over her sleeping newborn babe, fully at rest in Father God. She held Peace Himself. Beheld the only true source of blessed peace.
He brought a peace to the world that the world does not know, nor possess. A peace only from the promised Prince. Are you in need? Pack up your heart and head to the manger. Peace awaits you there.
In years' past we would load up the car and head to the hills. Escape the rat race of the big city and settle into simple. Not exactly genuine peace. I've had my fill of that kind of peace.
There's a significant difference between a tranquil soul and a tranquil environment.
The kind of peace the world is craving is lasting peace. Deep-down-in-your-soul peace. A peace that transcends these hurried Christmas days.
There are two distinct gifts of peace we can thank Jesus for this Christmas. The peace we have in our relationship with God - no longer are we considered enemies (Rm 5:1). And the inner peace of a contented child. Where the mind and heart have a place to rest -- the Christ of Christmas.
I can still remember those mid-night feedings with my precious babies. After silently nursing in the still of the night they would ease off into a deep slumber. There was an incredible peace that would wash over me as I watched them. We have that in common with Mary.
Jesus was born our Prince of Peace. Mary, too, watched over her sleeping newborn babe, fully at rest in Father God. She held Peace Himself. Beheld the only true source of blessed peace.
He brought a peace to the world that the world does not know, nor possess. A peace only from the promised Prince. Are you in need? Pack up your heart and head to the manger. Peace awaits you there.
"Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid."
[Jn 14:27 emph added]
my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid."
[Jn 14:27 emph added]
Precious Prince Jesus; There is no sweeter rest than being lulled by Your peace. Fill us with Your peace as we trust in You. Amen.
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Thank you for sharing your heart.