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JESUS at CHRISTMAS

JESUS

The blessings of love, hope, and peace can be likened to strands in a rope that when wrapped together as in twine become something strong and mighty. The rope’s strength and power is derived from its source, a material that is like no other. 

In our lives what is that source? The Source is Jesus: He who came to this world as a little infant in swaddling clothes; He who was and is the foundation of all these wonderful blessings.

Jesus came to offer us hope to help us each day. He came to give us peace to calm our hearts. But Jesus did not stop there. He said that if we surrender and rest in Him we will know abundant joy and the fulfilling of our heart’s desire.

Jesus through the sacrifice of His own life is able to extend grace to us with a redeeming love. Only Jesus and His heavenly Father could write the Christmas story that we celebrate today.

Through these words connected with the first Christmas story, I hope you have turned your gaze toward Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and have seen Him in His glory and His majesty.   

To God be the Glory.

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PEACE at CHRISTMAS

PEACE

Peace is what everyone wants but so few have. We all know that it’s not possible to buy peace.   There are times when we experience it for momentary seconds. All too quickly it fades away. Peace is illusive it seems.

I’m glad to say peace is something you know when it is yours. In the knowing of peace you are able to understand the difference between a life with peace in contrast to the way it used to be. It is like a riddle one cannot solve until it becomes your own reality.

What does peace look like? Why do we associate peace with Christmas and the Baby Jesus? The answer is simple but hard to grasp. It is found in the purpose of this sweet Baby’s life. He was God and He was man.

When His mission on earth was accomplished, His innocent blood was shed as He hung on that tree. For you see, it was not easy for Him to purchase our peace, but He didn’t hesitate. Through His death He claimed victory over all that haunts us. Through His resurrection He completed His purpose.

He could offer us the peace that forgiveness and newness bring. Jesus Christ is the true source of peace. It is like this, we do not have to feel empty anymore. We don’t have to keep trying and striving, buying and doing in the endless pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, purpose and meaning. Rather, real peace is just that, peace. 

Peace is contentment of the richest kind.

PEACE ON EARTH

Next: Post 4: Jesus at Christmas