Christmas is my favorite time of year. I don’t have any problems saying “Merry Christmas”, “Happy Holidays”, “Seasons Greetings”. Nor do I have any problems with the giving of gifts or eating with family and friends that I love as we celebrate the most joyous of all occasions. For Christmas truly is a “Happy Holiday” that makes a “Merry Christmas” as it brings the “Season’s Greetings” from God, who gave the greatest gift Himself in the form of His only Son; and we are encouraged to celebrate it as such in fellowship with one another! He purchased His gift for the world at great cost. If celebrating Christmas is symbolic of the love of God towards men, then we should seek to celebrate it! God tells us to seek peace and pursue it. While many may seek after it, most will fall short in pursuing it. Peace is a commodity that the world seeks and for those that find it, treasure it. Our world leaders work steadfast to bring peace to the world. Yet God tells us that He has already given the world peace, but the world has rejected it as a whole. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world gives…John 14:27. He means, that He gives inner peace. Peace with himself, peace with ourselves, peace with each other, peace with our past, peace with our future, peace with our finances, peace in the midst of tribulations, peace in relationships, peace in our jobs. The peace that Jesus offers is a peace that means completion, wholeness, satisfaction and rest; but it must be pursued after. Praying that God’s peace finds its way into your heart and home this Holiday Season!
Psalm 34:14 “Seek peace and pursue it”… “Pursue Him”!
God’s Blessings on your Holidays and the New Year coming!
We love you!
Charles & Brenda Parsons
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