In the last episode, we established that God is the God of hope. In Christ, we have the hope of eternal life, glorified bodies, and the permenant friendship of God. In this episode, we are looking at the God of Peace, and how we can find peace even amidst the chaotic busyness of the Christmas season.

Though the holidays and the Christmas season is often seen as the merriest of seasons, there are plenty of stressful aspects that can quickly become overwhelming. People are rushing to meet deadlines. There are presents that need buying, wraping, and delivering. There are family get-togethers that may be awkward or frusturating or any assortment of unpleasant emotions. How, in light of all these things, can we live as Christ would have us live, full of peace? He is, after all, the Prince of Peace.

The answer to this question is found in remembering Jesus Christ. Only he can give us lasting peace. There is no amount of effort that can carry us undisturbed through the turbulence of the holdiays, nor any tradition that will deflect all the stress that assails us. It is only through Christ, the little child of Bethlehem, who has come to give us peace on earth.

More than just a helpless baby, Jesus is our powerful saviour. He can and will protect us from all real harm in this life. More than a frail, needy child, He is our great provider. In good times, in hard times, Jesus watches over us and will make sure we have all we need. We have no need to be afraid.

Jesus Christ was the perfect gift. He gives us all we need. He is not short of gifts, as we will see in the next two weeks. He loves us. More than his own mother Mary loved him, Jesus loves us. He is the visible image of the invisible God, and He came to show us the love of the Father and to bring us peace.

Let this podcast be an encouragement to you as you go through this Christmas season. Let the memory and truth of Christ be the source of your peace. He will keep you. He can comfort you. You have nothing to fear because your God is a God of power, and He loves you.

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