Today-Sunday, is the second Sunday of the four advent Sundays before Christmas. When we light the second candle we do so in anticipation of the coming of the Prince of Peace himself. The same Prince of Peace who came to reconcile the world to God and promised the gift of peace to his followers.
The Christmas story tells of an angel appearing to the shepherds, announcing the birth of the baby Jesus. Immediately following the announcement, a ‘heavenly host’ proclaimed peace to all on whom God’s favour rests. (Luke 2:14) The world then yearned for peace, as much as we do today. In spite of military might or diplomacy, world peace as we desire it still does not reign.
What if peace though is something that starts in our hearts; displacing envy, greed and hatred? What if it is not something we can achieve ourselves without divine intervention?
What are you anticipating with the coming of Christmas? Surely you-like I, prefer peace to chaos? Where does your peace come from? Will you light a candle today and consider the Prince of Peace himself and seek the gift of peace He promises?
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