“And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” (Luke 2:13-14, NASB)
I found myself wondering … What will be the most frequently used words in the cards this year?
“Peace on earth, good will to men.”
At the time of Jesus’ birth, these were the very words declared by the angels (found in Luke 2:14). They were referring to the fullness of blessing which the birth of our Savior would bring to all people. Salvation. Well-being for His people. It was not just the absence of hostility or conflict.
“Then rang the bells more loud and deep, God is not dead, nor doth He sleep.”
Four centuries passed in which God was silent. Not a word. No prophecy given. The people had to be wondering, “Where is He?”. Yet the psalmist tells us, “Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:4) Every minute He is awake and attentive to His people. His silence is not indicative of inactivity. There will be a day when He will right every wrong.
The Christmas bells will ring this year as they have every year since His birth.
I hope you will join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE where we will finish pondering the Christmas bells, the way in which we hear, and peace.
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Today I may be joining …
