"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2:14 NIV).
Peace is
something the world longs for. This Christmas gift book by Stephen J. Nichols
helps readers to learn about and reflect on the true peace that is found only
in Christ. That peace is described as a permanent, not temporary, peace. It
does not come in material things like Christmas gifts or decorations. The true
peace on earth we all desire and celebrate at Christmas came in the ordinary,
unglamorous manger. God's gift of peace is like none other.
“Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be
afraid” (John 14:27 NIV).
This book
takes readers on a Christmas journey from Genesis to Revelation, looking back
at God's promise that pointed to the coming Messiah and exploring the
fulfillment of that promise in Jesus the Savior, through whom we can have peace with God.
Throughout
the book, in an easy-to-read format, there are readings, Scriptures, song
lyrics, quotations, writings, and artwork. The book concludes with readings for
each week of Advent, as well as several pages to record the reader's own family
Christmas traditions.
This would
make a nice book to give as a gift and to read during the Advent season to help
keep your mind and heart on Christ, the Prince of Peace, as you go about your
Christmas celebrations.
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you” (2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV).
Disclosure:
I am to receive a free copy of this book from Reformation
Trust Publishing as compensation for my review.
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