Peace

A sword literally cut through the stillness of a peaceful night in Bethlehem as evil’s reign was threatened by the birth of a baby, the fulfillment of ancient Messianic prophecy.

Fast forward thirty-some years later, evil’s reign is threatened once again. This time it is not the sword but the cross that is the weapon of choice. The victim is not innocent babies but an innocent man—more than that, he IS the Son of God! The end result of all this violence? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peace.

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

Fast forward to today. Evil’s reign is still threatened. The battleground is our soul. This time though the battle has been won. The victory has been secured in Jesus Christ.

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)

Jesus brings eternal peace to our souls because His sacrifice restores our relationship with God. On this Second Sunday of Advent, we light the Candle of Peace in celebration of the Giver of Peace!