Peace Child

This beautiful song was written some years ago by an old friend. I have always loved it. I remember how, twenty-two years ago, our son sang it in a hushed church at his primary school carol service and how much it blessed the parents and staff. I hope it blesses you, too.

The words tell how the author of creation became one of us - choosing to be confined to a moment in history by cloaking Himself in humanity. How the voice of God spoke oceans of love and fountains of grace through a baby’s cry as His own son was born to bring peace to His world.

This earth-shattering move of God, prophesied throughout the Old Testament, changed everything because it was the most profound and clear assurance that God has been, is, and always will be, with us. He knows what it is to be human because He grew from child to adult, through suffering and pain, from death to resurrection. Everything we ever experience, think or feel is known to Jesus because He has experienced it too. He draws close in times of both sorrow and joy. He loves to hear our dreams, see our gifts and talents develop and He sees and understands our motivations. He is faithful and will always be.

Let Him draw you close today. Come to the Peace Child and let Him still your soul, placing Him at the centre of your Christmas.

Lord Jesus, we are so thankful You came as a baby to bring peace. We need Your peace so much in our world, in our homes and in our hearts. Thank You that You never stir us up to acts of aggression or domination because from Your heart pour oceans of love, grace, truth and humility. Reveal Yourself to us again this Christmas. Remind us that You have given us an example to follow that is truly stunning, unique and fulfilling. Thank you that You entered the world to bring us freedom and a destiny that can never be stolen. Help us to remember to lean into this truth as Christmas Day approaches.