The Promise Of Peace

Luke 2:8-15

The Shepherds and the Angels
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

Bee's Thoughts:

Peace is something that eludes most people more and more these days.... be they kids, teens, youths, adults, elderly, etc..

Yet peace is something God wants to give to mankind (v14). Jesus also said:

"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)

This peace is different from the peace the world has, which can only happen when things look good and in times of trouble the peace disappears. The peace Jesus is talking about is "the peace of God, which transcends all understanding" (Philippians 4:7)... peace in the midst of storm.

The way to receive such amazing peace is found in Philippians 4:6:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

It's really amazing how I could have peace in my heart even when I have troubles in my life, whenever I sought God. What He promised in these verses came true for me many times over.

Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You very much for the peace You put into my heart even in times of chaos. Thank You that You are the God who calms the 'stormy sea' of my life all these while.
Now I want to pray for my friends who may be experiencing 'storms' in their life too. I pray that they too will turn to You for Your peace that surpasses all understanding. May Your peace resides in their hearts today.
In Your most wonderful name I pray. Amen