Peace On Earth
2003 Advent Devotional Collection
Sunday, November 30
Reading for Today: Luke 2:14
“.....and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased.”
Luke 2:14
The season of Advent is a special time when Christians prepare
their hearts to receive the good news that God has graced the world in
the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.
His message of Peace in our world of conflict and destruction reassures
us of God’s favor toward His people, the love He proclaims for His
lost and wayward children and His insistence that God is well pleased.
So what does God require of us to generate and sustain Peace on Earth? The hymn “Let There Be Peace on Earth” states, “Let it begin with me…!” If we hold this to be true then each of us has a responsibility to promote and develop peace, wherever and whenever we are presented an issue of conflict – at home, in our community, our country and in our world. Though this may seem an overwhelming task, we can be victorious in our efforts. We can assure Peace in our actions and prayer without ceasing for Peace on Earth.
Prayer for Peace:
Let us pray that strength and courage be given abundantly to all who work
for a world of reason and understanding; that the good that lies in every
man’s heart may, day by day, be magnified; that all people will come
to see more clearly that which unifies; that we may be closer to victory
over people’s evil and wickedness, not nation over nation; that the
true spirit and meaning of this Advent season, its joy, its beauty, its
hope and its abiding faith may encompass us; and the blessing of peace
be ours – the peace to build and grow, to live together in harmony
and love and to know that God is supporting and guiding us in the work
of Peace on Earth. Amen.
Hilary and HH C.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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