Peace has to be greater than those quotes suggest in motivational talk
Big idea:
God invites all to experience his peace
The prince of peace and the price of peace
Luke 2:8-14
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Isaiah 9:6-7
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. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
Why do we need peace?
There's one conflict, a broken relationship that stands above it all. That's our broken relationship with God, that's why we need peace.
We sometimes don't know what we want or what we need
We need to submit ourselves under the lordship and rulership with Christ. But we can't do that unless we restore our broken relationship with Jesus.
Even if we have to go through in difficult times, even when our problems did not go away, but we have the peace of God. Knowing that God is here with me is enough.
Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:14 is for those who believe.
Why did God choose to reveal his glory and make this acclamation to shepherds?
God could have send the message to people of high status but God chose people who are lowly, agricultural people to be the first to hear of this good news. This reveals God's hearts to the humble
Luke 2:4-7
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
God's peace comes to the humble, especially those who are overlooked.
God's peace is within your reach. What hinders us is we think we can manage on my own, we choose self rule. We deprived ourselves of God's peace. Respond to God's peace wisely and humbly.
How did Jesus restore our broken relationship on earth?
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance[a]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures
Jesus was the prime target of all the evil forces of the world. He did it because He loves us. What an amazing love that the creator King would be willing to suffer and die for us, a sacrificial love ..
Jesus resurrection was proven with historical fact
Acknowledge Jesus as the king of your life, commit to follow Jesus, to trust and live in his ways. Turning away from what is evil. Let Him lead your life. Jesus is not like any earthly king. Jesus love is perfect. Jesus rule with perfect love on his throne.
The Prince of Peace came to pay the Price of Peace.
First you'll need to find peace with God then you'll find peace in your life.
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