Isa 9:6 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.***********************
The last week of Advent is about Peace. So much is in turmoil in the world. The world financial crisis. Riots recently spilled over around Europe from a Greece incident. Terrorist threats. War.
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In the era of Christ's birth there was a lot of turmoil in the world, too. Herod was a mad ruler who made erratic decisions. But he was just a pawn for the Roman government that dominated the world scene. Life in Israel was hard and people were poor. Reckless political groups abound threatening to take over.
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Life ebbs and flows. There are golden ages and nations tumble. In my life too, there are seasons of great joy and times of great difficulty. But it doesn't matter. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He brings peace to my life in a way no one else can. In fact, it is in the turmoil that I call on Him more.
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Philippiens 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
