Glory to God in the Highest

Glory to God in the highest. I seem to hear the angels sing thier wonderful song that day. As the blessed Son of God lay in a manger.
Hope and cheer to all the world. Glory to God in the highest.

The shepherds adored the little babe and worshipped Him that day. He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him

So let us always do as the shepherds and angels did that day. Sing praises to God. Glory to God in the highest. BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Hosanna in the highest!”

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. -Luke 2:14

 
©12/10/2009 Brenda A.

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Glory to God in the highest!
Glory to God! Glory to God!
Glory to God in the highest!
Shall be our song today

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Christmas Love and Peace

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:15)

Peace is something we all want and need to live a good life. At this special time of year, we see many who are lonely and in need. Jesus left us peace when He went away. He did not leave us comfortless, but sent the Holy Spirit to be our Comforter. It’s not the kind of peace that the world wants, but the peace of Christ rules in our heart and fills us with love.

Therefore Christ is God. Peace was His legacy to His disciples before He left them  “My peace I give unto you.” Peace is His to give.

 Peace follows love (Col 3:14; Eph 4:2, 3).
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. The peace of those who are made brethren in Christ and filled with his love. It must reign in the heart, then it will rule in the acts. This is the peace to which Jew, Gentile, and every race is

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John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
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Ephesians 2:16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity

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Christmas In Bethlehem

Christmas in Bethlehem
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
 -Luke 2:7-14

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Rector Phillips Brooks (1835-1903) of Philadelphia, wrote the words to O Little Town of Bethlehem in 1868, following a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He was inspired by the view of Bethlehem from the hills of Palestine especially at night time hence the lyrics of O Little Town of Bethlehem. His church organist Lewis Redner (1831-1908) wrote the melody to O Little Town of Bethlehem for the Sunday school children’s choir.

O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight

For Christ is born of Mary
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And Peace to men on earth

How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
No ear may his His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him still,
The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel 

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Perfect Peace

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee” (Isa. 26:3).

In life we all have our troubles and anxieties. Especially here at the holiday season. When we focus our mind on God, we can have perfect peace. We have everything we need in Christ to give us perfect peace, now and forever.
Thou wilt keep him in peace; in perfect peace, inward peace, outward peace, peace with God, peace of conscience, peace at all times, in all events. Trust in the Lord for that perfect peace,

Isaiah 26:12 LORD, You will establish peace for us, Since You have also performed for us all our works.
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Isaiah 27:5 “Or let him rely on My protection, Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.”
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Isaiah 57:19 Creating the praise of the lips. Peace, peace to him who is far and to him who is near,” Says the LORD, “and I will heal him.”
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Isaiah 66:12 For thus says the LORD, “Behold, I extend peace to her like a river, And the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; And you will be nursed, you will be carried on the hip and fondled on the knees.
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In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

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Joy and Gladness To The World

Jesus birth brought joy and gladness. A child was born to save the world from their sins.

And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.-Luke 1:14

The birth of Jesus would prove to many a joyful event. Many would rejoice and be glad. A Saviour is born to save the world from sin. We have a Heavenly Father who cares for His children. We have a reason to rejoice and be glad today. Jesus birth into the world of sin opened up a better way of life for all mankind, for Jesus came to save His people from sin.

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 15:24

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But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John. -Luke 1:13
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“For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother’s womb. -Luke 1:15

Peace

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.
—John 14
Send Thy peace, O Lord, which is perfect and everlasting that our souls, may radiate peace.
Send Thy peace, O Lord, that amidst our worldly strife we may enjoy Thy bliss
Send Thy peace, O Lord, that we may endure all, tolerate all in the thought of Thy grace and mercy.
Send Thy peace, O Lord, our Father and Mother, That we Thy children on earth may all unite in one family.
prayer by Hazrat Inayat Khan

Living Waters

A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon. -Song of Sol. 4:15

I enjoy thinking about the beautiful garden of God. Some day if we live according to the Bible, it can be a reality in our lives. This garden must be tremendously beautiful according to the Bible. It is a garden of choice fruit and pleasures. Living waters will be flowing in the light of the evening from the throne of God. The Lord will be the king over all the earth. No more destruction and Jerusalem is safely inhabited. Abundant life and continuous blessings will flow from the river of life that gives eternal life. The trees will bear fruit in abundance and provide healing for the nations.

During the millennium everyone will know perfect health. The gardens will be full of pleasures yielding fruit every month. No more curse and the leaves will not be consumed. Whosever drinks of the water shall never thirst again, but it shall be a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4: 10-15 - Ezekiel 48 It’s going to be wonderful!

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Peace

Genesis 13:8-9 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

God desired His people to live in peace as much as is possible. Sometimes it may mean even seperating as in the case of Abraham and Lot. God honors us wnen  we follow after peace.

As much as is in us, let us follow after peace with our brothers and sisters.

~Trust~

Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusts in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: -Isaiah 26:3-4

 

Trust is the key. Job said, thought he slay me yet will I trust him. It’s a promise for all if we keep our mind on Him. Things will go so much better. When we have our mind on Him. Job 13:15 There will be less room in our heart for things of the world. We are more content for we have peace, as the world knows not. Trust in him at all times in all places. Then you will have everlasting strength. Obedience to this command will provide perfect peace. We will have nothing to fear, with God so near. 

 

Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Psalm 2:12 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. -Psalm : 10 Thank you Lord that I can always trust in you for everything…

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GOD LEFT PEACE WITH US

He said: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.- John 14:27.

 The Lord now begins to discuss with them in view of His departure. He was going where they could not come. It seemed they  would be left alone upon the earth. But they now would have the Comforter. The blessed Holy Spirit. His work could go on by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

The true believer who has lived near to his Master can find gentle peace in the valley. Jesus is the fairest of ten thousand. Praise Him for being altogether lovely. Let Him know that His love is better than wine. He is the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valley.” Let God’s peace flow through every door and room of your heart.

Prayer: Thank you Lord that I can clain Your peace within my heart. It is mine forever.

The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.
-Num. 6:24-26