“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
Dear friends,
Where do you find peace? Maybe it’s walking the dog or in the garden,
maybe it’s being creative with a hobby you love, or maybe it’s a quiet
soak in the bath? We all need times and spaces where we can find
some calm.
Life can be stressful and busy – even more so coming up to Christmas!
Added to this, our world can sometimes feel like a worrying place with
its conflict, injustice and recent changes in leaders on the global stage.
Christmas reminds us that there was one who was promised to the
world, who would be a true servant leader, who would care for his
people and would be known as the Prince of Peace. This promise
came true that first Christmas in Jesus.
So why if Jesus came, are we still seeing war and violence? Perhaps
because the kind of peace Jesus promises begins with relationship and
the human heart. When our hearts are filled with his peace, it spills
over into our lives and our connections with others.
God wants us to know His peace for today and for our future, not a
temporary escape from daily pressures but a lasting peace only He can
give. So that whatever difficulties come, we have His presence and
peace.
God is waiting for you – we hope you will join us to celebrate the birth
of the Prince of peace this Christmas.
And may you have a blessed Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Your friend and minister,
Cath
