Peace

The forth candle is the candle of peace.

Jesus brings peace into the world, but not always in the way that we expect. When Simeon saw Jesus, he knew that he could depart in peace. Yet, he told Mary that this child of peace would bring a sword to her soul.

Mary heard these things, and kept them in her heart. Even when Jesus was crucified, they brought peace to her because of Jesus. Jesus also went thru a time of struggle, but found peace in the garden.

The peace that Jesus brings is not the absence of conflict and pain, but the knowledge that He will make all things right. Often, our friends fail us, as they did Jesus in the garden, but yet he found peace.

In the end, peace comes simply from our personal relationship with Jesus, and no one else can bring us to this peace that lasts thru all of life.

May this year bring you peace thru it all.

Pastor Wayne