God's Gift: A Life with Peace in the Presence of Discord

Isaiah concluded Jesus would be called the Prince of Peace. A prince, especially an honored, highly respected prince, should occupy a special place in your heart and soul. Do not permit routines associated with Christmas to overshadow your devotion to the Prince of Peace and the Christmas message. 

God the Father longs to restore and rekindle in you the peace only he can give. This  precious gift can be received by opening your heart and soul to God’s generosity. Jesus is the giver of life – abundant life and eternal life – for those who are receptive to the most precious gift you will ever receive. Merry Christmas and God bless you!  

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For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

~Isaiah 9:6 Christian Standard Bible

 

May the God of peace himself make you entirely pure and devoted to God; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept strong and blameless until that day when our Lord Jesus Christ comes back again. God, who called you to become his child, will do all this for you, just as he promised.

~1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 The Living Bible

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Set Apart for Holy Service

When I was an older adolescent visiting friends, I noticed their mother seemed happy and joyful. When I inquired about her joyfulness, she informed me she had received salvation by accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior and that she was returning to church that evening to receive sanctification.

As I listened, she explained to me that sanctification means to be set apart in holy service for Jesus Christ. She and others who had received salvation were to be dedicated and consecrated permanently to Christ. She believed an inward transformation created by the Holy Spirit had resulted in a newness of life that would replace her old sinful self.

Another name for God is Jehovah-M’Kaddesh, “the Lord God who sanctifies" and makes you righteous and holy for now and all eternity. Whether it's an instant transformation or one that gradually takes place, it's important to remember the Holy Spirit sets you apart for a new life in Christ Jesus. Thanks be to God!                       

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May the God of peace make you holy through and through, until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is utterly faithful and he will finish what he has set out to do.

~1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Phillips – New Testament in Modern English

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