Christmas: Finding Space for the Prince of Peace Introduction ‘Prince of Peace’ is one of the Isaiah’s titles attributed to Jesus before his birth. Jesus was predicted as a peacemaker between the creation and the creator. He came as a source and scope of peace. Finding space for the prince of peace is a challenge. Today, many who celebrate Christmas seem to have no space in their hearts for the prince of peace. Therefore, Christmas reminds us to be humble enough to offer space for the Prince of Peace! What is Peace? An Indian word for peace is “ shanthi, ” which implies harmony. Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of everything we need for our existence. The biblical word for peace is “shalom” which denotes “a state of completion and wholeness.” The general meaning of shalom is entering into a state of perfectness and wholeness, it is a restored relationship with God. Peace is ...
Christ Style of Interpersonal Relationship 1. Unconditional Acceptance · Accepting the sinners and publicans · Accepting the lepers and prostitutes · Accepting the sick and the needy 2. Attentive Listening · Listening to Samaritan woman · Listening to Nicodemus · Listening to a blind Barthemeus 3. Genuine in Appreciation · Appreciating the bleeding woman who touched Jesus · Appreciating the widow who put two coins in the offertory box · Appreciating Centurion, the other faith man 4. Caring Confrontation · ...
THE LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6 : 9 -13 The Lord’s Prayer is a universal PRAYER taught by our Lord Jesus Christ. It was carefully conceived by Jesus with certain precise ends. He taught this prayer to his disciples in such a way that it would pass through ages, without suffering alterations. The Lord’s Prayer is the same forever and ever, as it fits in all situations and circumstances. It helps us to outline an accurate path towards God. The opening words “Our Father,” defines the relationship between God and the person praying. Our God is our Father on whom our whole existence depends. God the Father, whose glory is our inheritance, whom we may freely approach, like children approach their father! When we address God as our Father, it affirms that all men and women in this world are our brothers and sisters, who belong to the same family. "We are truly members of just one body." Therefore the Lord’s Praye...
Amen to that. In fact this has been mostly neglected by the church. High time we change our attitude from men pleasers to God pleasers
ReplyDeletePraying for this to be a reality in all our lives
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