“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Is 9:6
There is nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby. A child’s bedtime can be the greatest moment of the day. As the quiet settles over the household, dreams are dreamed, rest is renewed and God the Father looks upon His children in complete love.
Over two thousand years ago, nine months prior to Jesus’ birth, Mary received word that her world would be turned upside down. We can only imagine that fear filled her heart and soul. She was the only one who knew the truth; knew that there had never been another man and that the only way she could be pregnant was by a miracle. She was carrying rest, love and the hope of the world within her womb. A quiet peace grew within Mary. His name was God With Us, Emanuel. She carried Emanuel within.
Joseph, upon hearing the angel’s message in a dream, knew that he was to raise the Son of God. He was the man, who by God’ grace, would help Jesus grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men. Joseph nurtured God’s Son into manhood. Imagine.
Christ, loving us, became our Prince of Peace in the flesh. Peace wrapped in swaddling cloths. Peace took on flesh. Peace lived out before our very eyes. Peace not as the world gives but as only He can give.
Take a moment to quietly reflect on the Prince of Peace. He longs to speak peace into your soul this very moment. Talk to Him. Tell Him your greatest fear, your deepest joy. Begin with “Jesus, it sure would mean a lot to me if……” You fill in the blank.
Now listen for His word of peace, direction, hope, desire and experience the result of God’s glorious plan this Christmas.
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Are you still taking your quite moment? We're almost a month into 2009 and there aren't any new posts. Your reading public is getting restless.
Amen. Glory2God! A friend of mine had a vision... and he saw the Holy Spirit flapping His wings across the nation, wishy-washy/superficial on the coasts, more centered/stable in the middle. That's cuzza they have more wealth, materialism I believe --- Nevertheless, These are 15 verses I love which’ll help you wiseabove. May God flagrantly bless you, my friend, and may the Trinity always put two options in thy Finite Existence (L or R) so you know the Way home to Heaven. May I meet you Upstairs and we’ll go for a beer? I’d like that.
Hebrews 9:27
2 Timothy 4:3-4
Galatians 4:16
Daniel 12:3
1 Corinthians 11:1
Isaiah 22:22
Psalms 37
Luke 13:24
Acts 17:26
Matthew 5
Romans 8:18
Colossians 3:17
James 1:2
Jeremiah 24:41
<1 Peter 4:8> gotta whole lotta that, girl…
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