The Blessedness of Peace at Christmas

By Apostle Tonya

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. Luke 2:9

Ofttimes in this miraculous season celebrating the Birth of Immanuel, we might becometh most anxious in the tinsels and decor of Christmas, selecting the perfect gifts for our loved ones, or perhaps in the blessed preparation of hosting dearest relatives to celebrate Christ’ Birth with us.

Notwithstanding the blessed joy of our salvation and that there is an abundance of it imparted within us during the holy season, Christmas ofttimes may becometh a time many Believers of Christ are overcome with fear, and sadness.

Speaking further on the melancholy wherefore that might seek to taketh hold upon some during Christmas, ofttimes it may occur with those without a family. In the absence of a family to celebrate the Birth of Christ, the awe and wonder of the season may not be present in abundance.

Be most encouraged, for it is on those occasions we should pursueth the comfort that comes from the Blessed Holy Spirit. Chiefly, the Comforter shall be faithful to grant the blessedness of peace in this season with a holy announcement in our hearts: the eternal words of the Prince of Peace, ‘Be of good cheer.’

Continuing on with the lovingkindness of the Comforter, He shall giveth us the strength to surrender our sadness and fear to Christ, the Son of Peace. Certainly eternity records the words of Jesus Christ most splendidly when He reminds us in the Gospel of John that in the world we shall have tribulation, but in Him, the Son of God, we overcometh the world.

Let us now continueth on extolling our Righteous Father, in turning our attention for a moment also to the historical text recorded in Luke 2. The Scriptures record the shepherds at first were sore afraid upon beholding the presence and awe of Heaven’s Glory, with the holy announcement of Jesus Christ’s Birth.

And so, what blessed comfort the Holy Angel granted to the shepherds on that holy night! For the selfsame words of eternity recorded in Scripture shall invariably remaineth a comfort to us when we may for a moment endureth fear during Christmas.

Therefore, this Christmas let us ruminate on the passage in Luke 2:10: Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Father, today, we giveth Thee thanks for the Son of Peace, who reminds us in the Holy Bible to be not afraid and to be of good cheer. Therefore, in this holy Christmas season, might Thou in Thine mercy grant the manifestation of Christ’s word with the blessedness of peace to all, Father? In Christ’s Name, and with His Blood, I seal this prayer. Amen.