Daily Prayer - Peace-makers: the Children of God

Good Tuesday morning, my friends.

 

Jesus, the Prince of Peace, calls us to be peace-makers ...

Last Sunday we lit the First Candle in our Advent Wreath, and celebrated the patriarchs, this First Candle reminded us of our hope in Christ. We light it again as we remember our Saviour, born a king in the line of King David. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and we believe that he will come again to fulfill all of God's promises to us, to rule the world wisely and bless all nations.

 

Today we light the Second Candle of Advent, the Candle of Peace. We remember the prophets who spoke of the coming of Christ, of how a Saviour would be born, a king in the line of King David. The prophet Isaiah called Christ "the Prince of Peace". They told us how he would rule the world wisely and bless all the nations.

 

When Jesus came he taught people the importance of being peace-makers. He said that those who make peace shall be called the children of God. When Christ comes to us he brings us peace and he will bring everlasting peace when he comes again. We light the Candle of Peace to remind us that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and that through him peace is found.

 

Peace is like a light shining in a dark place. As we look at this candle we celebrate the peace we find in Jesus Christ.

 

(http://thisischurch.com/prayer_worship/liturgy/adventwreath.htm)

Take a few minutes to watch this video today.  It is another Christmas "flash mob" at a mall, but with a couple of differences.  First, note the songs they chose to sing.  Second, watch how it ends - how the singers melt away into the crowd and leave the centre of attention where it belongs.

 

 

Amazing Grace and Eternal Peace be yours,

Bruce

 

 

Lord Jesus, Light of the World, the prophets said you would bring peace and save your people from trouble.

 

Give peace in our hearts at Christmastide.

 

We ask that as we wait for you to come again, that you would remain present with us.

 

Help us today, and everyday to worship you, to hear your word, and to do your will by sharing your peace with each other.

 

We ask it in the name of the one who was born in Bethlehem.

 

Amen.

 

(http://thisischurch.com/prayer_worship/liturgy/adventwreath.htm)