C3 Advent Devotional 22: For unto us, a child is born
Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by our senior pastors, Steve & Angie Campbell.
One thing that seems so elusive in our world this Christmas is peace. Wars abound across the world and even in the very place where the Prince of Peace was born.
One thing that seems so elusive in our world this Christmas is peace. Wars abound across the world and even in the very place where the Prince of Peace was born.
Yet on that first Christmas the angels declared:
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests. Luke 2v13-14
Did they get it wrong? Is peace possible?
No they didn’t get it wrong and yes because of the Prince of Peace, peace is not only possible but one day when all things will be made new lasting global, even cosmic, peace will be achieved.
… and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Colossians 1v20
Because of Jesus Christ we can have peace with God. Through our peace maker we can have peace with our neighbours and nations can and will unite to worship him.
After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands. And they cry out with a loud voice saying, “Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. Revelation 7v9-10
Until then we pray and work for peace.
May you know the peace of Christ this Christmas.
With love
Steve and Angie
May you know the peace of Christ this Christmas.
With love
Steve and Angie
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