ADVENT WEEK TWO: PEACE
December 13 Rev. Mike Miller
The Peace of Advent
2 Thessalonians 3:1-17
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways.
The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
In the midst of Advent, when the world is often rushing toward Christmas with
full-speed anticipation, this prayer in 2 Thessalonians 3:16 brings a gentle re-
minder that peace is not something we find by striving or planning, but some-
thing that God gifts to us, in every season and at all times.
This blessing over the Thessalonians is a prayer for divine peace to flood
their hearts, not just in moments of quiet, but in every circumstance, whether
in moments of joy or in trials. And as we await the coming of Christ, we, too,
are invited to experience this peace. The Lord of peace is with us, and offers
peace that isn’t dependent on external circumstances.
Advent is a time of longing for the peace that Jesus brings into a broken
world. The Prince of Peace came not as a distant figure, but as Emmanuel,
God with us. His presence offers a peace that goes beyond mere tranquility.
It’s a peace that holds us steady in uncertainty, calms our hearts in worry, and
reassures us in fear.
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