Do You Hear What I Hear? ~6 Days Away

            "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"

6 Days Away

The news of Jesus' birth brought peace. Jesus is the Prince of Peace.

We could all use more peace in our lives; Jesus knew that and offers us that peace.

Let us choose to accept His Perfect Peace. 

Music: "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"

Meditation: 
"For to us a child is born, 
to us a son is given, 
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called 
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, 
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." ~Isaiah 9:6

"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

"'Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,' 
says the LORD, who has compassion on you." ~Isaiah 54:10

What beautiful promises! God's Word in the Old Testament comes to life years later in the New Testament. Jesus is the Prince of Peace and the Living Word of God Almighty. 

Let us allow all those burdens to fall. It is okay...they can just fall. Let us meet Our Maker for some much needed moments of peace. Let the meaning of this season come upon us; let us accept the peace Jesus offers and knows we so desperately need. 

Almighty God, We love You. Thank You for being the Prince of Peace in this broken world. We believe Your promises, Almighty God. Help us to truly live for You. In Jesus' Name.  Amen.


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