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“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14 ESV)
“Do not be afraid.” After hundreds of years of silence, these are the first words recorded from heaven (Matt. 1:20; Luke 1:13). As the glory of the Lord shown around the shepherds, they were comforted with the same words of peace: “Fear not” (Luke 2:10). Why should these startled and fearful shepherds not fear?
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11, ESV)
In those words, God’s eternal promises of peace find fulfillment. The Savior has come, and through him, peace is offered to a world in desperate need of reconciliation with its Creator.
As we enter this Advent season, we are reminded of the peace that Christ brought to earth through the reconciliation of the cross. And yet, across the regions where we work we see so many who are still longing for that peace – peace in their hearts, peace in their relationships, and most importantly, peace with God.
This month, we can pray with joy, giving glory to God for the gift of reconciliation through his Son. We can also pray with hope, trusting that God’s Word will shine the light of Christ in the darkest corners of the world. And we can pray with a willingness to be instruments of his peace, working to spread the good news just as the shepherds made known the word they had received.
This Advent, let’s boldly approach the throne of grace on behalf of our home office, confident that he will use our acts of service to bear the fruit of peace around the world.
