Many years later, a multitude of angels visited some shepherds tending their flocks at night to proclaim the birth of Jesus who came to bring peace to us all (Luke 2:8-14). The first peace Jesus brings us is when we trust in Him for our salvation, which repairs our relationship with God that was broken by sin. Once we are in right relationship with God, then we can have the peace in all situations that Jesus told His disciples about in John 14:27. Jesus told them, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” After the angel of the Lord visited Gideon, he built an altar to the Lord and called it “The Lord is Peace”. Gideon built this altar to remember what the angel had told him and to remember the peace that God brings. When circumstances were hard and overwhelming, Gideon could look back on that altar and remember that God promised to be with him and bring him peace. • Where in your life do you need God’s peace? • How can you “build an altar” in your life to help you remember God has promised to be with you and bring you peace? Michelle Jenkins Director of Kids’ Ministries - Stone Oak 38
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