Monday; December 18

Jesus’ arrival on earth was accompanied by an incredible proclamation.  When the shepherds were told of His birth they witnessed a heavenly host praise the event by singing, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”. (Luke 2:14)  For the past couple of millennia mankind has been comforted and encouraged by these words – but, what do they mean?  Come now, since that time countless wars have been fought and untold numbers of people have been killed in struggles and acts of violence.  Even when conflicts didn’t end in death, millions of people have been at odds with each other, often to the point of disrupting relationships and destroying any hope of civil co-existence.  How could the angels of heaven been so wrong?
I don’t believe God’s messengers were in error, in fact, their proclamation remains true even in today’s crazy, mixed-up world.  The peace promised in the Scriptures is possible, but it is something that must be pursued by each person.  Sure, the coming of Jesus made peace possible, but it is not absolute or all-encompassing.  We can have peace with each other, but we must be willing to practice the teachings found in Jesus’ message and in the words from the Bible.  We can have peace with God, but we must be committed to give up our self-centered mindset and serve Him.  He is willing to make peace with us, but we must accept His terms of surrender. 
Are we enjoying the peace that God promised with the coming of Jesus?  If we are still in conflict with God or our fellow man we need to remember what is possible and accept what is proper.
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