Luke 2:13-14
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Happy New Year! It seems silly to think much has changed, the earth made it around the sun again (was anyone too concerned it wouldn’t?) and we still have a lot of snow and cold ahead of us. But it’s hard not to feel excited. It does feel like a clean slate. Sure, all the years up to this point have been normal to disappointing, but this year could be the one!
Why are Christians supposed to have hope as we look out on the next year? The angels said it all that night to the shepherds: God is glorious and there is peace for those with whom He is pleased. Whatever comes next for us in the year ahead, we have already got the one most important thing down, we have peace with God through Jesus Christ. That should make us sing and treasure a deep peace for whatever lies ahead!
Prayer Prompt: Lord, You have made peace with those who are far from You by the cross. Thank You for giving us such joy!
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