A Nugget from New Life Network
(by Chris Musgrove of Future Now)
Scripture for the Day – August 7, 2020
Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
This verse is not saying that when Jesus was born on the earth He automatically brought peace to the earth. What it is saying is that He made a way for peace to come to all men through His death, burial, and resurrection.
The New American Standard Bible says, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”
How do we please God? Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
If peace comes to those with whom God is pleased, then we can see from Hebrews 11:6 that peace is gained through faith because faith pleases God.
Luke 1:79: To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Acts 10:36: He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
The God of all peace sent the Prince of peace (JESUS) with the gospel of peace. Man cannot be at peace with himself until he is at peace with God. When you declare Jesus as your Lord and believe God raised Him from the dead according to Romans 10:9-10, you are at peace with God. When peace is declared, the war is over!
