Luke 2:8–14 True peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of Christ.
What was the conflict happening in the society where shepherds lived?
Good news =
Savior =
Christ the Lord =
Colossians 1:20 Jesus brings peace by reconciling people to God and each other.
Philippians 2:6–11 Justifying grace brings us into right relationship with God.
We are called to be peacemakers, practicing grace and truth by embrace.
Journal Prompt: In what part of my life is Jesus asking me to respond by embracing more of him? How will I live this out this week?