Embracing the Gift of Peace
12/13/2023
"Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!"
- Psalm 95:6 ESV
As we journey through the second week of Advent, we reflect upon the attribute of peace. In a world filled with chaos, anxiety, and uncertainty, the gift of peace is something we all yearn for. The psalmist reminds us of the source of true peace, inviting us to worship, bow down, and kneel before the Lord, our Maker.
In today's fast-paced society, it's easy to find ourselves swept away by the demands and pressures of life. Our minds become filled with worries about tomorrow, regrets about the past, and concerns about our present circumstances. Yet, in the midst of these struggles, the psalmist calls us to pause and refocus our attention on the One who holds the key to genuine peace.
God, our Maker, invites us into His presence, a sacred space where we can find solace and rest for our weary souls. It is in His presence that we discover a peace that surpasses all understanding. This peace is not dependent on our external circumstances but is found in the assurance of God's presence with us.
Let’s intentionally create moments to worship and bow down before our Maker. As we do so, we position ourselves to receive the gift of peace that He freely offers. Peace that brings comfort to our troubled hearts, calm to our anxious minds, and stillness to our restless spirits.
Moreover, peace is not just a state of mind or a fleeting emotion; it is a person – Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Through His birth, life, death, and resurrection, He shattered the power of sin and death, offering us the opportunity to experience true peace in Him. Jesus Himself declared, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid" (John 14:27 ESV).
As we embrace the gift of peace, let us remember that it is not meant to be hoarded for ourselves. Instead, it is to be shared with a world desperately in need of it. Just as the angels proclaimed peace on earth at Jesus' birth, we are called to be ambassadors of peace in our relationships, communities, and beyond.
May this Advent season be a time of deepening our relationship with our Maker, finding solace in His presence, and embracing the gift of peace that He offers. Let us bow down before Him, surrendering our worries, fears, and burdens at His feet. As we do so, may His peace fill every corner of our hearts and spill over into the lives of those around us.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
"Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!"
- Psalm 95:6 ESV
As we journey through the second week of Advent, we reflect upon the attribute of peace. In a world filled with chaos, anxiety, and uncertainty, the gift of peace is something we all yearn for. The psalmist reminds us of the source of true peace, inviting us to worship, bow down, and kneel before the Lord, our Maker.
In today's fast-paced society, it's easy to find ourselves swept away by the demands and pressures of life. Our minds become filled with worries about tomorrow, regrets about the past, and concerns about our present circumstances. Yet, in the midst of these struggles, the psalmist calls us to pause and refocus our attention on the One who holds the key to genuine peace.
God, our Maker, invites us into His presence, a sacred space where we can find solace and rest for our weary souls. It is in His presence that we discover a peace that surpasses all understanding. This peace is not dependent on our external circumstances but is found in the assurance of God's presence with us.
Let’s intentionally create moments to worship and bow down before our Maker. As we do so, we position ourselves to receive the gift of peace that He freely offers. Peace that brings comfort to our troubled hearts, calm to our anxious minds, and stillness to our restless spirits.
Moreover, peace is not just a state of mind or a fleeting emotion; it is a person – Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Through His birth, life, death, and resurrection, He shattered the power of sin and death, offering us the opportunity to experience true peace in Him. Jesus Himself declared, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid" (John 14:27 ESV).
As we embrace the gift of peace, let us remember that it is not meant to be hoarded for ourselves. Instead, it is to be shared with a world desperately in need of it. Just as the angels proclaimed peace on earth at Jesus' birth, we are called to be ambassadors of peace in our relationships, communities, and beyond.
May this Advent season be a time of deepening our relationship with our Maker, finding solace in His presence, and embracing the gift of peace that He offers. Let us bow down before Him, surrendering our worries, fears, and burdens at His feet. As we do so, may His peace fill every corner of our hearts and spill over into the lives of those around us.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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