Thursday, December 25, 2025
In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped tightly in cloth and lying in a manger.” Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors! Luke 2:8-14 CSB
Peace Is Here
The announcement of the birth of Jesus came with these words, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors! When God stepped down from heaven and entered our world as a baby, the result was that mankind could have peace with God through him. Jesus would fight the battle against sin that mankind could not, bringing victory to all who trust in what he accomplished. Jesus represents us before God in his authority to bring restoration and peace to our relationship with God.
Not only did the birth of Jesus offer us peace with God, it ushered in the ability for those who belong to him to have peace and find strength in his name every moment of every day. His death on the cross and resurrection offers us peace that will be with us forever. His peace is present because he came to earth as a baby, but his peace is present with us because he lives in our heart. His peace is with us through every valley and difficult situation. As believers we can know peace in the face of adverse circumstances because Jesus is the victor over death, hell, and the grave – the worst this world can throw at us. His peace comes with the promise that he has overcome the world so we can rest in him.
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world. John 16:33
On Christmas and every day we carry the peace of the Lord within us. May you know the peace that Jesus gives and may you share it with everyone around you.
Merry Christmas from the staff of North Side Baptist Church
