Second Sunday of Advent PEACE

December 10th 

Peace   

                        LIGHT THE FIRST PURPLE CANDLE, “ Jesus Christ is our HOPE

For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
    there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice and righteousness
    from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this            Isaiah 9:6-7

LIGHT THE   SECOND PURPLE CANDLE

“We light this candle to represent PEACE.   

Ephesians 2:13-18

 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.  For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation,  having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace,  and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.

                       

He came to bring peace, to preach  peace, to be our peace!  His presence gives us peace, a peace that can sustain us day by day and that peace which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:7

                         The PRAYER( is from John 14:27)

Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  Lord thank You for Your peace that is available to all.  Amen

My prayer for you is that you feel HIS peace today, and always!