“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”” (John 20:19–21)
“Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”” (John 20:26)
The first Advent candle represents waiting on the promised Messiah, waiting on the promised redemption. The second Advent candle represents that astounding truth that in Jesus Christ we have peace with God (no longer under His wrath) and He gloriously gives us His peace by giving us Himself!
The question I have to ask myself every day is am I experiencing and walking in the peace provided by my Savior or am I walking in my own power and in frustration?
Pursuing intimacy with Jesus!
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1)
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