It’s amazing how God’s timing works. Our Christmas card has the theme Peace to the World and our kids Christmas school program’s theme was about Peace…

‘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.’ (Ephesians 14-18)

Isn’t the whole gospel summed up in this piece of scripture? Jesus birth was to break down the wall of separation. At the time of His birth the country was in great separation, as everyone had to go back to its city of birthing roots. It was Caesar Augustus who wanted to account for all of the people in his kingdom, but God was doing the same!! By sending His only Son, for Him to account for those in need of a Redeemer. He broke down our walls, He is the only One who can stand between God and sin, us sin-born people. He fulfilled the law to give us peace.

Now currently I’m reading the book of Job. In his depressing time he also is looking for peace. He even said in Job 9 verse 33; ‘Nor is there any mediator between us, who may lay his hand on us both’ Job was looking for Jesus! And because Jesus wasn’t born yet, Job had no hope and peace no more. How depressing that must have bin! Although Jesus did not come down to earth yet, He was already with God and the Spirit. His coming was revealed in the book of Isaiah and His coming was known by God all the time already. This Prince of Peace is our know Mediator. And that Job didn’t know Him yet, was a big test for him. I don’t blame Job, because He simple didn’t know.

So, peace, what does it mean? Freedom from disturbance, quiet and calmness. These are quality’s Jesus has, and what He can give to you! He can give you a peace of mind that is rest for your soul… He does this all through the Holy Spirit. Freedom is what it is, freedom from sin. Because He’s our Mediator and Prince of Peace. May His peace also be with you!

‘And let the Peace of God rule in your hearts’ (Colossians 3:15)