As I wrote this, I couldn't get "Prince of Peace" out of my head. So, I dug in with The NIV Biblical Theological Study Bible available with Bible Gateway Plus. I was drawn by the detail it gives on each child's "names." And, although I could go through each of them, I love how it describes the name, "Prince of Peace." It says, "Unlike the princes in the pagan pantheon who were always the source of trouble and upheaval, this child will be the source of "peace," a biblical concept that includes much more than mere absence of conflict; it speaks of wholeness and integration with no issues left unresolved."
As we transition tomorrow into Christmas Day, I encourage you to reflect on the wholeness of the peace brought to us by Jesus Christ. |
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