Christmas brings us a long-awaited peace

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. … Isaiah 9:6-7 NLT

The peace of God can only be found in Jesus

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 NLT

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Colossians 3:15 NLT

I must let the peace of Christ rule over…

My emotions
My desires
My fears

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 NLT

The peace Jesus offers is meant to be shared

God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 NLT

I must work for peace with…

Difficult people

Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. Psalm 34:14 NLT

People who have hurt me

The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace. Psalm 29:11 NLT

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:8 NLT

People who think differently than I do

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 NLT

People who have a different idea of

Preferences
Politics
Theology
Sexuality

The people I live with

Work at living in peace with everyone… Hebrews 12:14 NLT

The closer you live to someone the more you need to practice peace

Siblings 2
Schoolmates
Roommates
Spouse

Jesus offers his peace to anyone who asks for it

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 2 Thessalonians 1:2 NLT

Place your faith in Jesus

And Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:50 NLT

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Romans 5:1 NLT

Invite Jesus to change the way you live your life

May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:2 NLT

For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 NLT

And now may God, who gives us his peace, be with you all. Amen. Romans 15:13 NLT

Explore the Advent Series

The Arrival of Hope

The Arrival of Joy

The Arrival of Peace