December 5, 2022 – Vol. 26 No. 39
Peace On Earth
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:13-14)
Peace on earth is why Jesus came to earth. Peace on earth is what we pray for every day. Peace on earth is what we pray for especially this time of the year.
We sing songs about it. We send cards with the sentiment in them. We light up our yards with the words. We hope in our hearts for it.
And yet, we look around us and find very few signs that there is peace on earth. We wonder if there will ever be peace on earth.
And once again we are reminded that peace on earth begins with me.
Peace on earth is not the responsibility of the political leaders, nor is the responsibility of higher education or leaders of the churches. Of course, those people and those institutions can and should do their part, but peace on earth begins with me.
It is my responsibility to first find peace with God and allow that peace to radiate from me to my family, my friends, my co-worker, my church, and all people with whom I interact.
Peace on earth will come when I lay down my anger and resentments. Peace on earth will come when I accept that I do not control people and most events and allow God to do what only He can do.
Peace on earth, for my circle of influence on the earth, begins with me. So, my prayer is to let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
I invite you to join me and let’s bring peace to our part of the earth.
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