It is difficult to imagine that the birth of Jesus would “bring peace on earth for all men” given the horrific civil war in Yemen, violence around the world, and the divisiveness in our own country. The peace the Bible speaks of is not eradication of stress or hostilities, but tranquility from order. We serve a God whose design--since the beginning of creation--was centered on order, but sin and the fall brought disorder. Only through faith in Jesus can we be justified and at peace with God. Peace with God helps establish pockets of peace in our world from which order and peace can grow.
Worship in the Service:
Jesus We Love You – Hanna McClure, Kalley Heiligenthal, Paul McClure
You Hold It All – Brandon Collins, Jordan Merritt, Travis Ryan
He Shall Reign Forevermore – Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher
What Child Is This – Dix, William Chatterton