Peace

On the eve of the celebration of the birth of the Lord, we turn finally to speak about the peace that this child will bring us. The world is much confused about peace – viewing it typically as a trite statement about the absence of strife and war. But biblical peace is much more than that; it is a peace that outweighs personal circumstances and pursues good. As the angels announced to the shepherds just after Jesus’ birth, with the coming of this child there is good news of great joy – “peace on earth among those with whom he is pleased!” What is this peace, and how can we experience it?