Hark the Herald Angels Sing

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
 The NIV study Bible notes that "peace is not assured to all, but only to those pleasing to God - the objects of His good pleasure. The Roman world was experiencing the Pax Romana, marked by external tranquility." But as Wiersbe writes, "the absence of war doesn't guarantee the presence of peace." While we may experience peace on land and sea, what we really long for is peace "from passion, grief, and envy. . . (a) peace of heart". (WW)
 "The angels proclaimed a deeper, more lasting peace. . . a peace of mind and soul made possible by the Savior. Peace with God is received by faith in Christ, and it is on believers that 'His favor rests.' The Davidic Messiah was called 'Prince of Peace'." (NIV study Bible)
This lasting peace comes from God's Messiah being "victorious over a greater enemy: sin. God's Messiah would also bring a much greater peace: reconciliation between God and man.
Christ can indeed bring peace to any situation. The most difficult circumstance, the most ruthless enemy, the deepest pain - none of these is beyond Christ's reach. He can calm your heart and mind. No one brings peace like Jesus." (Henry & Richard Blackaby)
How grateful I am for the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. He surely has been my peace through some very difficult and dark days. He is worthy to be praised!

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