PRINCE OF PEACE

Isaiah 9:6-7
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. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end...

Luke 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Jesus is the Prince of Peace...The LORD came to earth and gives us peace. Peace of 'no end. He is the God of Peace (1 Thessalonians 5:23). I love how the words say in Isaiah that 'unto US a child is born.' And in Luke, 'unto YOU is born...a Savior.' He came for us! He came for you! He is the good news of great joy that is for all people (Luke 2:10).

I was thinking of some of the Christmas songs that talk about this peace Jesus brings...

~Peace on earth goodwill towards men (I heard the bells on Christmas Day)
~Peace on earth and mercy mild (Hark! The herald angles sing)
~And his name shall be called....The Prince of Peace (Handels Messiah)
~He's the Prince of Peace, Mighty God, Holy One! (Emmanuel, Amy Grant)
~And Peace to men on earth (O Little Town of Bethlehelm)

Jesus came not only to us to save us, but also he brings peace.
May the peace of Christ fill your hearts this Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, who came to us.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those minds who are steadfast because they trust in you.