PEACE WITH GOD

Luke 2:13-14 AMPC 

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.”

The 2nd Sunday of Advent is about peace. Have you ever wanted to know what God’s understanding of peace is? Scripture tells us it’s God bringing harmony back between mankind and Himself through Jesus and it’s the peace and contentment that comes as a result of accepting Him.😊

We can look for peace wherever we like but He was telling us we’ll only find true peace through what Jesus did for us at the Cross. We all know that, but it’s good to remind ourselves of the great cost to Jesus it was, because it’s not a natural peace, it’s blood bought - the gift of God. 

Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Romans 5:1 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.

If you need peace today, I’d like to invite you to come afresh to the Cross and leave all your burdens there with Jesus. See Him take it all on Himself, every situation, every sin, every mistake or regret, all the pain and hurt, all the unfairness of life, all the sickness and disease, all the guilt and shame that might steal your peace, and allow Him to be your Saviour, your Deliverer and your Peace Giver. 

Jesus did all that so we can receive His peace today. What a wonderful Saviour, we thank You Lord Jesus and give You all our praise. Amen.

John 14:27 NIV 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.