Friday, December 23, 2022

The gift of peace

This time of year we remember and celebrate the greatest gift ever given to mankind: God coming down to earth to be among us!

The Bible tells us that Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod.

About that time some wise men (kings, magi) from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking,  “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose and we have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:11 says:

They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

What a sign of generosity! They opened their treasure chests. Just imagine yourself doing that. Anyway, they worshiped Jesus by giving Him expensive gifts... maybe not even knowing that Jesus came to earth with a gift for them, as a matter of fact with a gift for all mankind.

๐Ÿ‘‰Jesus kept the giving going (as we should) by giving us the gift of peace.

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid (John 14:27).

๐ŸŽ„I wish you a Merry Christmas. May you open your heart to receive this gift of PEACE!


4 comments:

  1. Amen! Peace to you Marja! I have been studying those same verses and yes, so wonderful.
    Blessings and Shalom! Have a Merry Christmas ❤️

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    1. Oh, that is wonderful, such awesome scriptures to ponder. Blessings to you.

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  2. Peace to you and Merry Christmas, Marja!

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    1. Thanks Martha Jan, we had a good Christmas time with the family. Hope yours was peaceful as well.

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