A thrill of hopethe weary world rejoices
“For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 CSB
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.’” Luke 2: 8-14 NIV
- Upward Peace – Peace with God
No Jesus No Peace, Know Jesus Know Peace
“For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ,and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.” Colossians 1:19-20 NLT
“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.” Romans 5:1 NLT
- Inward Peace – Peace of Mind
No Jesus No Peace, Know Jesus Know Peace
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 NLT
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Isaiah 26:3 NLT
- Outward Peace – Peace with Others
No Jesus, No Peace, Know Jesus Know Peace
“Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.” Romans 12:8 NLT
Lord Jesus, tonight I want to receive Your gift of peace. Jesus, I confess that You are the only way to everlasting peace. I confess to You that I am a sinner in need of a Savior. I believe You died for me and rose again from the grave so that I could have peace with God. Lord, You are my only hope of inner peace. I ask You to calm the storms inside my heart and mind with Your peace. Help me to have peace with myself. Lord, I also desire peace in my relationships and with the people in my life. Help me to be a peace maker and not a peace taker. Thank You Prince of Peace for Your gift of peace. Amen