Years ago, my dear friend gave me a fleece blanket. She knew I get up early and she wanted me to have something soft and warm to wrap up in as I sat on my couch. It doesn’t take much to make me smile in the morning…a good night’s rest, a gentle rain during the night, enjoying coffee with a blanket wrapped around me and knowing how very much the Father loves me!
Do you remember the names of Jesus that were given in the book of Isaiah? Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, PRINCE OF PEACE! These names are often printed on Christmas cards, as a reminder during the holiday season but they are more than words on a page in the Bible or on a greeting card or a plague hung on a wall.
Prince of Peace. Let that settle in.
Last night at twilight it looked like we were in for an evening of heavy rain and thunderstorms. But I was pleasantly surprised when the rain was gentle and the thunder lost its roar.
The rain was gentle and the sound of raindrops on the roof of the RV added to a peaceful night’s sleep. It was like being wrapped in a warm blanket.
Prince of Peace. Our Jesus is the one who rules and directs peace. Peace must go where He sends, it must stay as long as He says.
“Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]” John 14:27 AMP
Another verse that tells us what Jesus came to bring is in Isaiah 52.
“How beautiful and delightful on the mountain Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace, Who brings good news of good [things], Who announces salvation, Who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7 AMP
This lines up perfectly with what the angels said when they announced Jesus’ birth.
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people. 11 For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah)…14 “Glory to God in the highest [heaven], And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.” Luke 2:10-14 AMP
Peace: the presence of God and the assurance of God that all will be well. Exalting faith over fear; believing God more than your circumstances!
Let God’s peace enfold you!
Wonderful! Thank you!
So glad this touched your heart.