On the fourth week of Advent
we light
the candle of Peace
Day 1 - Sunday
For
unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be
upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the
mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah
9:6 KJV)
Today’s
Thought: True, lasting peace can only happen when the Prince
of Peace is in charge.
Today’s
Prayer: Mighty God, this
verse is so familiar to me. I read it and sing it at this time every year, and I
rejoice in the first part – for unto us a
child is born. Today my eyes fall
on a different phrase – and the
government shall be upon his shoulder. Wow! What a mess Jesus will inherit
when He returns. Between the political conflict, wars, terrorist activities,
and environmental disasters how can this world ever achieve peace? There is only one hope for true,
lasting peace, and that hope lies in
the Baby whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Help me remember that the first
Christmas was one step — a very important one — in Your ultimate plan; a plan
that will be fulfilled when the Prince of Peace
returns and claims His throne as leader of a peaceful world, and as the Ruler
in the heart of every human being. Rule in my heart today, Jesus. Amen
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