Where peace is found – Boots of Peace, Part 4

How do we find peace?

In the story of the birth of Jesus, the shepherds just outside the town of Bethlehem had the shock of their lives when angels showed up in the sky above them, telling them that the Messiah had been born that evening right there in the town of Bethlehem.

What did the angels say about the birth of Jesus? In Luke chapter 2, and verse 14, the angels declare to the shepherds, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Isaiah the ancient Hebrew prophet wrote this about the birth of Jesus, “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. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.”

Isaiah also wrote about the Messiah’s death: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.”

Jesus himself said on the night before his death, some of his last words to his disciples, “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.”

Through Jesus we have access to peace! 

Paul writes in Romans 5, verses 1-2: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.”

Do you have peace with God? If you’re not sure, please comment below. Let’s talk about that.

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