Peace on Earth

Scripture Reading:  Luke 2:8-20

Focus Verse:  Luke 2:14  “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”

Because of God's great love for us, He has made it possible for us to have peace.  We see in the scripture, the angels were proclaiming it over mankind.  Peace on earth starts with peace in our hearts.  When there is peace inwardly then there can be peace outwardly.  Romans 5:1-2 says, “Therefore since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.”  It is God’s grace that allows us to experience this peace, and it’s through Jesus that God offers this peace to us. 

Philippians 4:7 says, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Jesus came to this earth that we might experience the peace of God.  Do you have this peace in your heart this Christmas season?  If you are a believer in Christ does this mean you will experience 100%  peace in your life?  No, because truth divides, and not everyone believes in truth.  Jesus said, “Do you think I came to bring peace on earth?  No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three.” Luke 12:51-52.  There will be division on this earth as long as there are those who don’t believe in Christ.

So let us stand for humility, grace, and truth this Christmas season, and trust God for others around us to stand for the same so that they may experience this same Peace On Earth.

Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries