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The Fourth Candle: Peace

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

During my growing up years in the sixties and seventies, the Vietnam War was raging.  Every night on the news a body count was given.  Today there are wars and uprisings all over the world.  There is no peace on earth, even during this Christmas season.  So what is the peace that Jesus brought to earth when He was born?  It is the peace of the heart that trusts Him completely.

What if life has knocked me sideways and left me on the road battered and beaten? What if the things I hoped for never came?  What if instead of getting better, circumstances got worse?  It doesn’t matter.  The gift of God’s peace is still mine if I trust Him.  I lay my life at  His feet and rest, confident that all things are under His control .  This is how far I’ve come in the last few weeks.  I can look forward to 2014 with joy.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

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