“Sleep in heavenly peace…” Peace on Earth good will to men…..” “Hail the Heav’n born prince of peace….”
Why do we sing about peace at Christmastime? Why is there so much emphasis on peace on earth?
Why?—-because the prophets foretold that the Messiah would be the Prince of Peace, and the birth of Christ celebrates this peace.
In John 14:27 Jesus lovingly says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Jesus knew that we would have trouble and heartache in this world, (John 16:33) but He came to give us peace in our hearts as we trust in Him every day through it all.
“So sleep in heavenly peace….Jesus is Lord for all times….”
Have a blessed Christmas Day!
In Christian love,
Diane