When Peace and Love Kiss | Psalm 85:8–13

This reflection shows that real peace isn’t just the absence of conflict but the presence of wholeness—something only God can create. Psalm 85’s image of righteousness and peace “kissing” points to the cross, where Jesus met the demands of holiness not by avoiding sin but by healing its effects. Paul says this peace came “through His blood,” as the Prince of Peace bore our guilt, shame, and hostility to make us whole. Advent reveals that the child in the manger would bring peace through sacrificial love, not conquest. If you feel tension or hurt, that doesn’t exclude you from peace—it’s exactly why He came, to enter our pain and restore us from within. The Daily Devotional PodcastCreated by Waypoint Church. Stay connected and grow in faith with us:Read the devotional & follow along → Church Center AppExplore more resources and connect with us online → wearewaypoints.orgConnect on social media:YouTube → Waypoint Church ChannelInstagram → @waypointchurch.usFacebook → Waypoint ChurchMore links → Helpful resources & events  “May the Lord bless you and keep you — and may His presence guide you this week.”