Welcome to our service today. It is great to have you here and we would love to invite you to stay after the service and join us for morning tea.
I love the Advent tradition of lighting four candles over the month of December. The candles represent hope, peace, joy and love. Today let’s focus on peace, when we are reminded of the peace that Jesus brings into our lives.
In a world filled with chaos and unrest, the peace of Christ is a precious gift. In John 14:27, Jesus tells His disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.” This peace is not simply the absence of conflict, but a deep, abiding peace that comes from knowing God’s presence in our lives. It is the peace that calms our fears, quiets our anxieties, and gives us assurance even in the midst of trials. It is a peace that can be found in no-one else or anywhere else.
As we await the birth of our Saviour, we are called to be peacemakers, sharing the peace of Christ with those around us. Let this Advent season be a time to reflect on the peace Jesus offers and to extend that peace to others. In doing so, we join in God’s redemptive work in the world, preparing not only for Christ’s coming at Christmas but also for His return in glory.
Blessings
Sandra
Beckenham Baptist Church 