T he topic of Peace with God is a very important topic to all human beings. This is because Peace with God is the greatest need of all people, thus, your greatest need. And God is the only one who can satisfy you with genuine peace through Jesus Christ.
”10 And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. ... 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
Luke 2:10-11, 13-14 ESV
14 "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"
The good news of great joy to all people
Luke 2:10-11, therefore, says that God’s angel told the shepherds on that glorious night, that he had taken to them the “good news of great joy for all people”. And the angel’s good news was that “the birth of the Saviour” had taken place in their vicinity.
Additionally, as the angel conveyed the good news of the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, a heavenly host praising God joined him. Then the host said: “Glory to God, and peace among those whom He is pleased with” (Luke 2:13-14).
So, the heavenly host praised God because He had ensured that the much anticipated Saviour was born to redeem all people as per His promise in the Old Testament books. And the Saviour’s redemption included the receiving of Peace with God. No wonder, the heavenly host declared peace to those whom God was pleased with.
Peace is very important in your life
Consequently, the heavenly host’s declaration shows that Peace is a very important need in your life. And more so, Peace with God.
Now, God’s peace is only accessible through His Son Jesus Christ. No wonder the heavenly host praised God because of Jesus’ birth, for they knew that redemption was in sight (Acts 4:11-12).
Moreover, Paul in Romans 5:1-2 and 6-11, revealed that Jesus Christ died for the ungodly, who were God’s enemies. Jesus did this so that they, and you and me, could have Peace with God through Jesus Christ.
Receiving the Peace of God
Importantly, you can receive the peace of God by trusting in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Because your faith is what will enable you to receive the gifts from God.
The pleasure of God
Remember, peace is connected to the pleasure of God. That is, when God is pleased with someone, He gives that person peace. And for God to be pleased with you, you have to have received Jesus Christ in your life. This is as simple as “confessing that Jesus Christ is Lord and trusting that God raised Him from the dead” (Romans 10:9-13).
Then, because God is pleased with Jesus Christ (Luke 3:21-22), He will be pleased with whoever will have received Him.
You cannot understand the peace of God
Finally, Paul alluded to the fact that you cannot understand the peace of God (Philippians 4:6). Because it is 100% divine.
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