ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS – I JUST WANT SOME PEACE AND QUIET

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS – I JUST WANT SOME PEACE AND QUIET

“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it… He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.”

John 1:1-5, 10-14

PEACE  ON EARTH?

“Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other!”

Luke 12:51

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

• Unavoidable .
• Unbearable .
• Unexplained .
• Uncontrollable .

ON EARTH PEACE

1. Receive God’s .

“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.”

Romans 5:1

2. Run to God’s .

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”

Isaiah 26:3

3. Respect God’s .

“Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.”

Psalm 119:165

4. Rely on God’s .

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7 (TLB)