A Season of Peace

In Luke Chapter 2, the angels declared the time of Christ’s birth to be a season of peace. For a lot of us, instead of Christmastime bringing feelings of peace and tranquility, it is the busiest time of the year. The season is filled with activities: Shopping, decorating, wrapping presents, baking goodies, going to dinners, plays and special services. The month of December seems to be gone almost before it begins. It is easy to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle that we lose sight of the Reason for the season.

Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, came to bring peace to the hearts of men. For those who were far from God, He came to bring us near. During the busyness of the season, if you become anxious and stressed, if you find yourself wondering what it is really all about, remember the comforting words of Isaiah: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee.” (Isa. 26:3)

So, stop….. take a deep breath….. Refocus your mind. Remember the reason we celebrate. Renew your relationship with the Giver of Peace.

Scriptures for Reflection

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace. (Ephesians 2:13-15)