“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 NIV
What an
awesome display that must have been. These simple men were privileged to see
this heavenly spectacle as the angels glorified Almighty God. How would one
react in such a situation? Awestruck silence would be my guess. What a
privilege to be a part of that historic, life altering event.
The result of Christ’s coming was
peace for those who fall under God’s umbrella of grace. That’s what God’s favor
is, his grace. The peace we receive is a peace that only Christ can give. If
God is at peace with us, then all peace flows from it: a peace of conscience
and mind; a peace of heart and a peace of spirit and soul. Our entire being is
at peace. We can be content with our choices when we have sought the mind of
God in making them.
Christmas is a time of rejoicing,
but it is also, as Sir Winston Churchill once said, “a time for reflection”.
Take the time to think long and hard about your life. Have you allowed the Lord
to influence your way of thinking as you seek guidance for your day? Christ
came to save us from our sinful lifestyle. What changes have you made to that
lifestyle that lines up with the will of God for you? Hard questions, but
necessary ones for if you live only for yourself and/or your families, you will
miss the greatest blessings that God has waiting for you. Until next time, walk
with the King and be a blessing!
Resources: An Exposition of the Gospel of Luke by
Charles R Erdman; Barnes Notes and Matthew Henry’s Commentary of the Bible.
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