Peace On Earth

peace: to become reconciled with

At Christmas we celebrate Jesus' birth. Angels announced it to the shepherds. They said: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” (Luke 2:14)

For many this does not seem like a peaceful time of year. Others don't feel that God is pleased with them at all. The truth is, when Christ was born into the world, God initiated reconciliation between Himself and mankind. He is pleased with us, because of Jesus. God is not waiting to whack us with a stick when we do something wrong. God always wanted you in His kingdom. Jesus did all the work. We just have to accept it.

This year make Christmas about more than just presents and shopping and travel and food. If you've never opened the door to Jesus and allowed Him to be your Lord and Savior now is the perfect time to do it. Here's a peek at what's waiting once you open the door:

“We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand – out in the wide open spaces of God's grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.”

-The Message, Romans 5:2