Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men

Running and walking for me is a great release of stress. The pressure of the world can sometimes force me to the trail on non-run days. I believe exercise is a God-given way to help us cope during times of testing . Of course, we don’t always cause our stress. We live in a fallen world that will always be flawed by sin, because Adam and Eve’s decided to know the “Knowledge of Evil”. I have struggled with the same thing myself over the last 60 plus years. (lol)  Grandpa Adam was just the first of us!

God has also given us a Spiritual way to deal with stress!

Around 2000 years ago, our heavenly Father  sent his Son to mankind. God told Satan in the garden, after the fall, that he would correct the mess created that day. God’s peace is not a peace between men, but a peace between God and man. God got all excited the night Jesus was born.  God sent his Angels to some old boys out in the fields watching their sheep. God’s sacrifice for sin was in the earth. The war between God and man was over. He had His sacrifice was on the earth to take away every past, present and future sin for all of mankind.

On the night Jesus was born into the world, I believe God had a wonderful day of rejoicing over His creation . I believe all of heaven got excited over the birth of the new God/man – the Savior of the world.

   Luke 2: ⁸ And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ⁹ An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰ But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ¹¹ Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹² This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” ¹³ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ¹⁴ “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

We live in the greatest age mankind has ever known. We are at peace with God. He is not angry and loves every man, woman and child born on the earth. The pressure is off and if you re-new your mind, you will have peace with God through The Anointed Savior – Jesus Christ.

Thirty years later, John the cousin of Jesus had this to say:

    John:1: ²⁹ The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Mind Change: God is no longer angry with men over sin. The sacrifice of His Son takes away the sin of the world. If you have received Christ Jesus as your Savior, the price for your sin has been paid. His blood was put on the altar in the Holy of Holies and you are at peace with God. You are Born Again into God’s Kingdom and family. Talk with your Father this season! He wants to hear from you every day. According to the Word, you were made for His pleasure. Prayer is just you talking with the Father.

Merry Christmas to all and to all peace with God!