(A countdown to Jesus’ Birthday)
On the fourth day of nativity – God provided words of peace when fear threatened to overcome the shepherds.
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” Luke 2:10
Life is scary. The best of days can bring surprising angelic announcements, and the worst of days can bring shocking, horrific revelations.
We can only have true peace when we know the Prince of Peace. He promises His gift to us.
Philippians 4:6-9 “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”
To have peace that passes understanding when the skies are filled with beings like we’ve never seen before, or when the clouds roll in and obscure our view completely, we must keep our hearts and minds fixed on Him.
God’s peace will bring you comfort when you need it today. Keep your eyes fixed on His Word and your mind fixed on those things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praise-worthy.
Obtaining Mercy 