Here on the Seeking Him blog this past week, we have focused on the subject of PEACE as part of our Advent devotionals. Jesus came to be our peace…to bring the peace that comes from redeeming us from sin. Here are some excerpts from this week’s devotionals…
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Tina reminded us in Sweet Peace of the angels’ words to the shepherds.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom He is well pleased. And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in the manger. And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this Child. And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
Luke 2:13-20 ASV
In her devotional, Peace Which Passes Understanding, Ann encouraged us to remember the following promise.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
Ahmee also reminded us of another of God’s promises…of great comfort in Peace, Be Still
Be still, and know that I am God!
Psalm 46:10a
Writing on the Prince of Peace, Cynda shared with us the prophecy that Isaiah spoke about the coming Messiah.
For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given;
and the government shall be upon His shoulder,
and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 AMP
At the conclusion of their devotionals,Tina, Cynda, Ann, and Ahmee each shared a beautiful prayer or a blessing; and I thought it would be a joy to revisit them here at the end of the week.
May the Lord turn His face toward you
and give you peace this Christmas season and all year long.
2 Thessalonians 3:16Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Father, we pray for Your peace during the Christmas season. We want to understand and learn about You and Your Son in a new and unexpected way. Holy Spirit, open our eyes and hearts to receive You in a new and exciting way. Let us have a new passion for Your word and Your ways, Lord. In Jesus’ name we pray and ask these things, amen.
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Rest.
Be at peace.
Then ask the Lord what’s next so that you can tackle all you need to
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Lord, I thank You for the peace that passes all understanding. I thank You for the peace I have within that is moving me from one level of glory to another. I really appreciate You, Abba Father, for this is not unto me alone, it is also to my friends who are reading this devotion.
May You give us the grace of increased faith in You which will bring peace into our hearts. May our hope be in You as You are PEACE Yourself, Lord. Blessed be Your name now and forever more. In Jesus’ name, I pray.
Amen!!!
