Peace. We sing about it. 'Peace on earth, good will to men.'
We make symbols. (I'm wearing the trendy 'peace sign' for the second go around!)
Lack of conflict.... Jesus has made it possible for us to have that with God, a way to remove the sin barrier.(Col.1:20) We can have a relationship with God that is free of conflict, made free of the curse of death, the consequence of sin. Jesus left glory and became man, perfect and sinless. That first Christmas morning was the arrival of our Savior, the perfect Lamb of God.
Our enemy uses every opportunity to cause conflict. Be aware of his tactics.
He will present offenses, showcase them to us..it's a great bait. He knows how to dangle it just right.
Determine that The Prince of Peace will reign, do not give the enemy opportunity.(Eph.4:27)
That devil has no regard for special occasions he'll cash in on it. Do not allow him to steal the joy and peace of this Christmas time.
It is a choice. Even in righteous offense, even when we have a valid reason to be offended, we can bear it with the help of The One Who suffered the ultimate offense....and He was indeed totally innocent.
