Peace On Earth

“Peace on Earth” is heard this time of year, the Christmas season. It has become a safe and politically correct saying to put in cards. We all want peace on earth – don’t we?

Jesus was sent to bring a peace into this world, but He very clearly points something out to us in John:

John 14:27 - I am leaving you with a gift-- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn’t like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid. 

As Jesus said, He was leaving His disciples, and in that departing He would make available HIS peace.

Jesus made a peace offering that would last into eternity. This offering and offer of Peace was unlike any before or after. It originated with God the Father as reconciliation, was fulfilled in Jesus Christ through redemption, and indwells us by the Holy Spirit through rebirth.

Peter, when preaching about this, says this in Acts:

Acts 10:36: I’m sure you have heard about the Good News for the people of Israel -- that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Paul said this in Romans:

Romans 5:1 - 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.

We can experience the same peace daily as we rely on His Spirit to infuse us with Jesus, who is our peace.

Pray for His peace to be filled to overflowing in your life today. Rest in that peace!

Written by Inga-Lill Guzik. All Scripture References are from The New Living Translation