THE GIFT OF PEACE

Luke 2:1–14 KJV 1900

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Beth-lehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, Good will toward men.

THE GIFT OF PEACE BRINGS DELIVERANCE FROM OUR PAST

Romans 3:10 (KJV 1900)

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Psalm 51:1–4 (KJV 1900)

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness:

According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

Wash me throughly from mine iniquity,

And cleanse me from my sin.

For I acknowledge my transgressions:

And my sin is ever before me.

Against thee, thee only, have I sinned,

And done this evil in thy sight:

That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest,

And be clear when thou judgest.

THE GIFT OF PEACE BRINGS DELIVERANCE FROM OUR PAST

Isaiah 6:5 (KJV 1900)

Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.

Romans 6:23 (KJV 1900)

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Colossians 2:13–14 (KJV 1900)

And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

1 Peter 2:24 (KJV 1900)

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

My Sins Are Gone: (N.B. Vandall)

You Ask Me Why I’m Happy So I’ll Just Tell You Why, Because My Sins Are Gone; And When I Meet The Scoffers Who Ask Me Where They Are, I Say, My Sins Are Gone.

They’re Underneath The Blood, On The Cross Of Calvary, As Far Removed As Darkness Is From Dawn; In The Sea Of God’s Forgetfulness, That’s Good Enough For Me, Praise God, My Sins Are Gone.

THE GIFT OF PEACE BRINGS DELIVERANCE FROM OUR PAST

THE GIFT OF PEACE GIVES STRENGTH IN THE PRESENT

John 14:27 (KJV 1900)

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 16:33 (KJV 1900)

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV 1900)

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV 1900)

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

THE GIFT OF PEACE GIVES STRENGTH IN THE PRESENT

THE GIFT OF PEACE PROVIDES HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

Romans 15:13 KJV 1900

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV 1900)

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Luke 1:46–49 (KJV 1900)

And Mary said,

My soul doth magnify the Lord,

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden:

For, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

For he that is mighty hath done to me great things;

And holy is his name.

Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV 1900)

And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Romans 8:18 (KJV 1900)

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Titus 2:13 (KJV 1900)

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

Revelation 22:12 (KJV 1900)

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Peace can only be found in God’s gift of His Son Jesus Christ!