Behold The Savior - Day 14
We are on Day 14 of 25 days of Advent. The theme is “Behold The Savior.” 👑
Today we are starting Week 3, looking at The Peace of Christ:
Week 1 — The Light of Christ
Week 2 — The Hope of Christ
Week 3 — The Peace of Christ 🕊️
Week 4 — The Joy of Christ
At the end of each devotional, there are reflection questions and a prayer. 🙏📖 Thank you for joining us.
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Today’s Devotional: Peace Has Come
Sunday, December 14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14
The angel’s announcement is not just comforting words, but an announcement of Good News. The Bible is clear that true peace comes through reconciliation with God. Scripture tells us that before Christ, we were enemies of God (Romans 5:10). But through Jesus, that hostility has been removed. Paul explains that “since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). Peace is possible because Jesus has come.
The “peace” the world offers is fleeting. The peace the world offers is fun, pleasure and forgetting your troubles. Jesus tells His disciples, “My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you” (John 14:27). The peace of Christ does not depend on circumstances, emotions or comfort. It is a peace that comes from knowing our sins are forgiven and our future is secure.
At Christmas, the world often speaks of peace. Humanity longs for no more war, disease, chaos, heartache. But Christ is the only one who can bring peace to the earth. Colossians 1:20 tells us that Jesus made peace “by the blood of his cross.” The peace announced in Bethlehem was secured at Calvary. It is the peace of Christ that steadies the heart and anchors the soul.
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Reflection:
• Do you have peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ?
• How does knowing your sins are forgiven affect how you live each day?
Prayer:
Thank You for reconciling us to God through the blood of the cross. When we are tempted to seek peace in the things of this world, bring our hearts back to You. Help us to rest in Your peace.