Behold The Savior - Day 18
Day 18 of Advent — Behold The Savior 🕊️🕯️
Week 3: The Peace of Christ
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Today’s Devotional: The Path of Peace
Thursday, December 18
“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
to give knowledge of salvation to his people
in the forgiveness of their sins,
because of the tender mercy of our God,
whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high
to give light to those who sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:76–79
Zechariah’s song reaches its climax with a beautiful promise that Christ will guide our feet into the way of peace. Peace is not automatic. We don’t stumble into it by accident. Left to ourselves, our feet wander into anxiety, fear, resentment and self-reliance. We can easily rush ahead on the journey instead of trusting in God. That’s why we need a guide. He doesn’t just point us towards peace, but leads us into it.
Jesus brings us peace by walking ahead of us. He leads us out of darkness and the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23:4). He leads into a path shaped by forgiveness, mercy and reconciliation with God. Notice how Zechariah ties peace to the forgiveness of sins and the mercy of God. Peace is not found by rearranging our circumstances. When we follow the path of Christ, our soul can have true rest.
At Christmas, we often think of peace as “no stress,” but the peace Christ offers goes deeper. It is peace while walking forward in obedience, even when the road is narrow. Jesus does not promise an easy path, but He promises He will guide us.
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Reflection:
• Where have your feet been wandering lately? Toward fear, control or self-reliance?
• How does forgiveness and mercy shape your understanding of true peace?
• What does it look like to let Christ guide us towards paths of peace?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for not leaving me to find peace on my own. Guide my feet into Your way of peace. When I am tempted to wander, lead me back to You. Help me walk in trust, obedience and rest today. Amen.