Silent Night - Peace on Earth?

Silent Night - Peace on Earth?

Silent night! holy night!

All is calm all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child

Holy infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace!

Silent night! holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight

Glories stream from heaven afar

Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia

Christ the Savior is born

Luke 2:6-7 NIV

6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

Luke 12:51 NIV

51 Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.

John 16:33 NIV 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Here are four things that tend to steal our peace:

1. Unavoidable circumstances.

2. Unbearable people.

3. Unexplainable problems.

4. Uncontrollable worry.

Luke 2:10-14 NIV

10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

“I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isnʼt fragile like the peace the world gives. So donʼt be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 LB

Four truths from Scripture that show us what to do if we want God’s favor that results in peace:

1. Receive Godʼs pardon.

Romans 5:1 NIV 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Four truths from Scripture that show us what to do if we want God’s favor that results in peace:

1. Receive Godʼs pardon.

2. Run to Godʼs presence.

Isaiah 26:3 NIV 3 You will keep in perfect peacethose whose minds are steadfast,because they trust in you.

Four truths from Scripture that show us what to do if we want God’s favor that results in peace:

1. Receive Godʼs pardon.

2. Run to Godʼs presence.

3. Respect Godʼs principles.

Psalms 119:165 NIV 165 Great peace have those who love your law,and nothing can make them stumble.

Four truths from Scripture that show us what to do if we want God’s favor that results in peace:

1. Receive Godʼs pardon.

2. Run to Godʼs presence.

3. Respect Godʼs principles.

4. Rely on Godʼs provision.

“Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything; tell God your needs and donʼt forget to thank Him for His answers. If you do this, you will experience Godʼs peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.”

Philippians 4:6-7 LB