Advent Week Two: Peace

Before you read the rest of this post, read Isaiah 8:19-9:7.

There are many places and ways in which we try to find peace. We try to get away or escape from our everyday routine. We try to lose ourselves in a movie, a good book, or on social media. We look for answers to our problems through the latest self-help fad or diet. All the time we are trying to find peace, quiet, rest.

We’re no different today than people who have gone before us. The styles and fads may have changed, but what people are searching for is still the same. We’re looking for peace.

Peace means assurance. It means confidence and satisfaction. When someone has peace it means they are no longer searching or seeking, for they have what they need. Peace means wholeness. God promised that He would fix the brokenness within creation and make things right, that He would bring peace.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

This Sunday I hope you’ll be able to join us at The Centre as we celebrate the Prince of Peace, and the peace we can now enjoy.

Pastor Mike