Advent Week 2
Preparing for Peace
My soul Glorifies the Lord,
And my spirit rejoices in Him.
Luke 1:46
God began preparing the world for the birth of Christ over 700 years before it came to pass, as seen in Isaiah 9:6. God prepared Mary's heart for the birth of Christ by sending the angel Gabriel to tell her the news of her pregnancy and her soul glorified the Lord .(Luke 1:26-46) At the time Mary became pregnant, she was betrothed to Joseph. God prepared Joseph's heart by sending an angel to him in a dream to explain the upcoming birth of Jesus. (Matthew 1:18-22)
Here we are, over 2000 years after the birth of Christ. The Christmas season is in full swing. This week, as you prepare your heart to celebrate the birth of Christ, remember, that in all the busyness of the world, Jesus is the Prince of Peace. God's purpose for us during Christmas is not to feel over-stressed and over-worked. He wants us to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christmas by seeking the gift of Peace, His son, Jesus. He wants us to seek Him first. In seeking Him, our souls will glorify Him and our spirits will rejoice in Him. (Luke 1:46) God wants us to remember that Peace was made flesh and was born in a manger. He wears a crown and sits at the right hand of the Father. There is no gift greater than the gift of Peace. Seek Him and you will find Him!
May the blessing of Peace fill your heart and may your soul glorify the Lord as you prepare for Christmas!
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