The

Message
of Peace
LUKE 2:10 – 14, JOHN 14:27
 Why cannot the world
give peace?
 Because the world is in sin.
oJohn 1:29 The next day John saw
Jesus coming toward him and said,
“Look, the Lamb of God, who takes
away the sin of the world!
 Why cannot the world
give peace?
 Because the world is under the wrath of God
 Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being
revealed from heaven against all the
godlessness and wickedness of people, who
suppress the truth by their wickedness,
 Why cannot the world
give peace?
 Because there is enmity between God and the world
 James 4:4 You adulterous people, don’t you know
that friendship with the world means enmity
against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to
be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
Affirmation:

• This is the truth; we cannot find

peace in this world. The world
gives you turmoil and sufferings.
Life without peace.
Peace to those
on whom his
favor rests
• “But the true message that was shared on that Bethlehem
hillside, was that these good tidings which spoke of joy to
mankind and peace on earth were for a particular group of
people. The good tidings of great joy and lasting peace
about which the angels sang, were for MEN OF GOODWILL.
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among
men - the MEN, with whom God is pleased. Peace on earth
to people who enjoy God's favour." We read that on earth
there will be peace... among men of goodwill. God has
promised peace to men with whom the Lord is well-pleased
- those that are saved by grace through faith in Christ”.
• (Source: https://dailyverse.knowing-jesus.com/luke-2-14)
How can we please God?

o Reconcile to God through Jesus

 Romans 5:9 Since we have now been justified by his
blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s
wrath through him! 
 Romans 5:10 For if, while we were God’s enemies, we
were reconciled to him through the death of his Son,
how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be
saved through his life!
•Reconciliation is the
only way that we
can have peace with
God
How can we please God?
o Do the will of God
o 1 Peter 4:2 – 3
o 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly
lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of
God.
o 3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing
what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust,
drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable
idolatry
How can we please God?

oDo the will of God

o1 John 2:17 The world and its
desires pass away, but whoever
does the will of God lives forever.
• What is the will of God?
• 1 John 2:15 Do not love the
world or anything in the world.
If anyone loves the world, love
for the Father is not in them.
How can we please God?
o Live a worthy life
oIt is a holy living.
oIt is a life under the authority of God.
o1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God did not
call us to be impure, but to live a holy
life.
Affirmation:

• Real peace and contentment can

be found in God. He offers
reconciliation that is through
faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace that Jesus can
give alone
 Peace that Jesus can
give alone
• It is a personal gift of peace from Jesus, “my peace I give you.”
• It is a peace that touch the inner being, since it is in our hearts.
• It is a peace that defeat our trouble and fears.
• It is a peace that very unique to each person, since the world
cannot give it.
• This peace starts with relationship with Jesus.
Affirmation:

• The birth of Jesus is the birth of

our peace. He is the Prince of
Peace. He is our peace offering for
God. The only way to the Father.
Declaration:
 Let us live the life that is worthy and pleasing
to God.
 Let us live in peace with each other as Jesus
declared “Blessed are the peacemakers, for
they will be called children of God”. (Mat. 5:9)
 Let the peace of Jesus rule over our life.
• This is my desire to honour you;
• Lord, with all my heart
• I worship you.
• All I have within me;
• I give you praise;
• All that I adore is in you.
• Lord I give you my heart,
• I give you my soul;
• I live for you alone.
• Every breath that I take
• Every moment I’m awake,
• Lord, have your way in me.