Prince of Peace

The absence of peace is usually quite noticeable.  We’ve heard “if mama ain’t happy, nobody’s happy, but it seems to be mama that sets the tone for peace at home!  I read that peace at home is one of man’s greatest desires; I don't think the writer meant the dog not barking, kids not screaming, or tea pot not whistling.  We all can appreciate the beauty of peace at home, which is usually accompanied by lots of smiles, hugs, and warm fuzzies!

Bethlehem was probably anything BUT peaceful the night of Jesus’ birth.  Because of the census, it was surely quite the ancient metropolis but the depth of unrest went far beyond crowds and noise.  The soul of man was not at peace!  We needed a ruler of peace.  "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful." (Colossians 3:15)  Jesus Christ arrived bringing to the world a way to be reconciled to his Creator, which is God Himself!  God made real peace a reality in His Son, Jesus Christ.  Real and lasting inner peace is ours when we stop the warring within and embrace Christ and all the peace and rest He offers.  Isaiah identified this Ruler of Peace: “For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon ^His Shoulder, and H Name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (9:6)  Jesus Christ -- our Messiah, our Savior, our Redeemer, our Prince of Peace!

Peace, peace, wonderful peace; coming down from The Father above

Rule over my spirit forever, I pray; in fathomless billows of love – W. D. Cornell