Luke 2:14 (KJV) “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Our Scriptural text was the lyrics (words) of the song sung by a multitude of the heavenly host praising God when an angel came to announce the birth of Jesus Christ to some shepherds watching over their flocks by night (Luke 2:8-14). The phrase – “on earth peace, good will toward men” – reveals one of the purposes of the birth and coming of Jesus into our world. Through Christ Jesus, we obtain reconciliation with God, and then “peace with God.” The Bible says, “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation (2Co 5:18).
Now, when we obtain “peace with God”, He gives us “inner peace” despite outward challenges. The Bible says, “Praise God in heaven! Peace on earth to everyone who pleases God” (Luke 2:14; CEV). Again, the Bible says, “You (God) will keep perfectly peaceful the one whose mind remains focused on You, because he remains in You (Isa. 26:3; ISV). The importance of having inner peace, in a world filled with uncertainty, pressure, conflict, and constant change, cannot be overemphasized. Without inner peace, challenges easily lead to anger, fear, anxiety, or despair. With inner peace, we are better able to think clearly, remain calm, and make wise decisions. Inner peace brings about improved health. The Bible says, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine” (Pro. 17:22). Inner peace helps us see trials as temporary, not permanent.
Do you want to have always, the peace of God? Then, I plead with you on behalf of Christ Jesus, “Be reconciled to God” (2Co. 5:20); make peace with God through genuine repentance from all sins. Then, “give your bodies as a living offering, holy, pleasing to God, which is the worship it is right for you to give Him” (Rom. 12:1; BBE). When you do these things, the LORD God will make you “a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the Master's use, and prepared unto every good work” (2Ti. 2:21; KJV). Hallelujah!
Written by: Andrew A. Esemudje