Peace he gives to you
“For a child has been born for us, a son given to us authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
There is so much excitement in the air during Christmas time. The hustle and bustle of finding the perfect gift, the beautiful Christmas glow in our homes, our oven working overtime filling the air with the smell of delicious baked goods, and all the colorful twinkling lights in the stores and throughout the neighborhoods. It truly is a very special time of year!
Yet, even in this beautiful time of year, many are still lacking peace in their hearts, causing many to feel bogged down, defeated, and even disillusioned by all the festivities.
The glorious and amazing news is that Jesus came to earth reigning as the ‘Prince of Peace’! He came to bring a peace that surpasses all our understandings; A peace that transcends our present problems or circumstances!
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).
It is important to understand that this peace that Jesus offers is a peace that can only belong to those who put their trust in Him as Lord and Savior. You see, we all have the opportunity to receive the peace that God offers through Christ, but also we all have the opportunity to forfeit the peace that God desires to give us.
This is the Best Good News: The peace of Christ is available to you right now and we don’t want you to miss it! We do not have to journey through life scared, afraid, or discouraged - God desires us to walk courageously in faith, knowing that His peace will carry us through every trial and tribulation we may encounter.
Our heart is to remind you this Christmas season that God loves you and desires to give you a peace that is different than what this world offers you. God’s peace is not based on our circumstances but is based on His unconditional love and His sovereignty over every detail of our life!
“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” (John 14:27).