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Today is the second week of Advent.
Now remember Advent is not just about remembering but it is also about anticipating.
Advent is a time to look back at the first coming of Jesus and then in anticipation looking forward to the Second, coming of Jesus.
Last week, we spoke on Hope.
The Hope we have in the first Advent and our Hope in the Second Advent.
We have Hope because we can see what Jesus has done.
And therefore, we have a secure Hope (Joyful Expectation) that Jesus will return and set the world to right.
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Hope leads us to the next Advent Candle.
When we have Hope, hope will lead us to Peace.
It is when we focus on our Hope that, Jesus will return and set all things to right; we can live in Peace amid troubles and suffering.
Amid war, the hope of Jesus gives peace.
Amid sickness, the hope of the second coming gives us peace.
Amid death, the hope of resurrection gives us peace.
Amid suffering and trials, the Hope of Jesus’ return to set the world right gives us peace.
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So, what is Peace?
From the Lexham Theological Workbook - Peace denotes the wholeness, soundness, and well-being that characterizes God and that God created in the world.
As peace was broken due to human sin, such well-being constitutes the hope for ultimate restoration by God.[1]
In the O.T. the Word for peace was Shalom – The state of being whole, no division, unity, harmony.
In the N.T. the word for peace is Eirene – Well being to live in Harmony.
Peace is the well-being experienced when we are in harmony with God, others, our-selves.
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As we look back at the first Advent, we are reminded of how He brought Peace to His own.
First Advent –
Jesus gave us Peace with God
Romans 5:11
Jesus gave us Peace within our own conscience
Jesus gave us Peace within our own conscience
Jesus gave us Peace with one another.
Jesus gave us Peace in ourselves.
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And yet, as we look around the world
Our cities
Our families
Our own homes
We still see turmoil, war, divisions, and even chaos.
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And even our own peace seems to fade with such troubles all around us.
Peace, can seem like a vivid dream.
It is there and yet, it is not.
It is experienced and then forgotten.
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This is why Advent is so, beautiful.
Advent calls us and reminds us that our great day of salvation is coming.
Jesus is coming back to set the world to right.
Advent calls us to look with Joyful expectation towards the Second, Advent.
And to live in the Peace of His return today!
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Let us take our gaze from the babe and look in Hope to our Future of Peace.
This is the Second Advent - This is our source of never ending Peace.
Jesus will bring Peace to all creation.
Humanity will be at Peace with God
The Humanity will be at Peace with one another
When Jesus returns He will set the World to Peace.
He will set the World to Shalom – In Harmony with God’s desires and intent.
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As we live in the Hope of the Second Advent, we can experience that future peace, right now amid the chaos.
As we hear of wars and conflicts around the world – we can live in peace today knowing that all wars will end when He returns.
As we, struggle through the chaos of our family lives – we can live in peace today knowing that all brokenness will be set right.
As we live in a world full of sickness, mental disease, addictions, and death – We can live in the Peace of the New Heaven and Earth today.
As we live through the death of a loved one,
As we live through divorce,
As we live through estranged relationships,
We can experience the Peace of God wiping away our tears and making all things new today!
Advent reminds us, that if we will place our Hope (Joyful expectation) in the Second Advent, we can live in the Peace of tomorrow today!
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Let me finish today by giving you 6 ways you can live in the Peace of the future today!
P – Patiently wait with joyful anticipation
E – Engage the world as a Peacemaker.
A – Accept today but emotionally live in the Peace of the Second Advent.
C – Choose to speak from a place of Hope and not of suffering.
E- Elevate your thoughts from this world, to the world that will be.
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Let me end with this Quote.
The Good News of Advent is not that we are faithful in our waiting (we often aren’t)
But that God is faithful in His coming.
Rich Villodas
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