Facing the Holiday Blues
Isaiah 9:6 –For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Luke 2:14 – Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and good will toward men!
- Peace WITH God
2 Corinthians 5:18 – “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;” God sent Christ to make peace between Himself and us.
Romans 5:1 – “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”Since we are made right with God by faith in Christ, we have peace with God because of what Jesus has done for us.
2. Peace OF God
Colossians 3:15 – Let the peace of God rule in your heart…and be ye thankful.
- Peace With Others
Ephesians 2:16 – “14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;”Christ brought us all together through His death on the cross. The cross gets us to embrace each other and end the hostility between different groups.
Galatians 3:28 – In Christ’s family there is no division between Jew and Gentile, slave or free, or even male and female. In Christ we’re all equal and the same. We’re all in a common relationship with Jesus.
John 14:27 – “”Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Peace Is A Promise From Jesus
3 Ways to get The Greatest Gift this Christmas
- Pray instead of Panic
Philippians 4:6-7 – ”Be careful “”stop worrying” for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
God’s peace will guard your heart and mind as you live in Christ. - Trust in God instead of Self
Isaiah 48:18 – “O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river,”If only you had paid attention to my (word) commands, your peace would have flowed like a river!
Isaiah 26:3 – “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:” You, Lord, give true peace to those who depend on you, because they trust You. - Worship instead of Worry
Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him:
Matthew 11:28-29 – Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.! (29) Yoke up with me…and learn from me… for I am gentle and humble, and you’ll find peace and rest for your soul.
A. Always find REST in Jesus
B. Become like Jesus in heart and mind (prayer & praise)
C. Come into peace and rest from Jesus