Isaiah 9:6 ‘For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’
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Psalms 49-54
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An inexplicable truce occurred in the middle of World War 1, which was one of history’s most brutal wars. By Christmas Eve of 1914, the war had been raging for almost five months. When Pope Benedict XV called for a Christmas truce, the idea was officially rejected. But something amazing happened on the Western front. No one knows how it actually started, but on that Christmas Eve, there was sudden peace on the warfront.
German soldiers began singing “Silent Night” in German, and the British soldiers on the other side of the great divide joined in English. These men sang Christmas carols in two different languages – in the middle of a war. Soldiers who hours before had been attempting to kill one another were now singing together about the wonder of Christ’s birth.
The next morning which was Christmas Day, soldiers from the British and German sides, all climbed out of their trenches, unarmed. Between them was the area regarded as “No Man’s Land.” The soldiers walked across this area and exchanged gifts of drinks, food and even souvenirs such as hats and buttons. There was even a report of soccer matches between these enemy troops.. This amazing true event of 1914 was captured in the 2002 movie titled ‘The Christmas Truce.’
This Christmas day truce was a peace that still baffles historians. But it is significant of Christ’s birth. He came to bring peace that passes all understanding.
His saving power has made it possible for believers to have peace even in the midst of wars, woes and troubles in the world.
Isaiah 9:6 calls Him the ‘Prince of Peace.’
At the cross, He paid the price for our peace.
Isaiah 53:5 says that the chastisement of our peace was upon Him. He was beaten to bring us shalom.
Shalom is a Hebrew word that means peace, harmony, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquility. It means wholeness – nothing missing and nothing broken.
Jesus is our shalom, and as long as we abide in Him through His Word, we can have inexplicable peace and joy despite the storms in the world.
Though fear and anxiety may be gripping the world, our insurance remains the assurance of God’s Word. In John 14:27 Jesus said “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 Christ we never have to be afraid or have our hearts troubled. He has come to calm our life’s storms. He has come to be our bridge over troubled waters. It doesn’t matter what tempest you may be facing today, as long as Jesus is in your boat, you will never sink.
Though there may be tribulations in the world, we remain of good cheer, because in Jesus we have peace [John 16:33].
May this Christmas mark in our lives the beginning of a new season of wholeness, soundness, joy and the peace that passes all understanding.
PRAYER. Father, I thank You for granting me Your peace that passes all understanding. Let the celebration of the birth of Christ truly mark a new season of complete peace, joy and tranquility in my life in Jesus Name.
QUOTE:
You will never need more than God to experience the impossible in life. WORDBITE 222.
Shalom!
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