True peace

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the herald, who proclaims peace, who brings news of good tidings, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’ (Isaiah 52:7)

In this time of terrorism and wars we can receive peace. Jesus said:

“I leave the gift of peace with you—my peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace. Don’t yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts—instead, be courageous!”John‬ ‭14‬:‭27‬ ‭TPT‬‬

The peace Jesus offers is the peace we need, not the fragile agreement not to fight, but the peace found in walking with Him. The last two nights my flatmates and I have studied the Bible together in an agreement that we will seek the Lord for His ways for us. We have had a time of tension but now God reigns. The peace we struggled to create is now here. Jesus is back in charge.

As families approach Christmas offense needs to be destroyed so that God’s grace flows freely. Grace is the only atmosphere we can live in true peace in. Grace is found in repentance. We must give up our offended once and for all and allow the grace of God to rule in our homes and hearts.

I am so grateful that Joseph was not offended with Mary for being pregnant and that he listened to the messenger angel. I am grateful that he applied himself to father Jesus and school Him well in the scriptures. We know that this task was well done as Jesus is recorded at age 12 in the temple holding His own with the teachers. They were astounded with His understanding and answers. (Luke 2:41-50)

Joseph chose the better way. May we do likewise! Amen!