"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
Last Friday's arctic surge that blew across the Midwest not only made it dangerous for runners to get in an outdoor workout but also made for hazardous driving conditions. Within minutes that morning, a blanket of black ice covered the roads causing many crashes including one that took the life of a local 13-year-old girl. As the days passed, I couldn't help but think how ironic it was that at a time when we should all be preparing to celebrate the birth of our Savior, many people, like the family of this precious child, would instead be mourning the death of a loved one or grieving over some other situation that has caused them great pain.
Truth be told there are many broken and hurting people in our world today who don't feel like celebrating this Christmas. But celebrating is exactly the thing they and we should do. You see, for believers we are not only rejoicing that Jesus was born to save us from our sins but also that He came to give us peace until the day He calls us home. This "Prince of Peace" came to bring us calm in the midst of troubles and tranquility when everything around us is falling apart. Think of it this way... the water during a storm tosses everything on it's surface about violently right? But the deeper we go beneath that surface and the deeper we rest in His arms, the calmer things become right?
So you see, this Prince of Peace, this Wonderful Counselor and this Mighty God came to us on Christmas to give us rest. And when the storms of life threaten to drown us, it's then that Jesus says.... come my child, settle deeply in my presence and I will give you peace.
Heavenly Father, thank you for leaving your throne to dwell among us that you might be our Comforter in the midst of the trials this life carries. Help us to know that, even when we don't understand the reason for our suffering, that we can have faith that you will bring us through it and that, one day, we will reside with you and our doubts will be no more. I pray Lord that you would be with the family that lost their precious daughter and surround them with the peace that only you can provide. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Prince of Peace - Hillsong
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