Prince-iple of Peace

In Matthew 6, Jesus prays to his father in Heaven that God’s name be kept  holy, that the kingdom comes soon and that God’s will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.  What does God’s will on earth look like? Not like it did 2,000 years ago. God’s earthly parents inquired for room in Bethlehem for the new born King and they were turned away (Luke 2:4-6). How much have we advanced? Do we make room for the King today or do we turn Him down in exchange for our own gain?

Even at our most selfish moment, we can take heart in knowing that God is able to quell our most self-centered mindset.  How does He  melt the human heart? By exchanging good for evil. When we hand him a crown of thorns, He gives us the crown of life (Rev 2:10). When we slam the door in his face, He says,” There is more than enough room in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?”  (John14:2).  When we are at our worst, God is at his best! (Isaiah 61:3)  When we are at our weakest, God makes us strong! (2 Corinth 12:7-10). May the love of God be particularly evident in our lives this moment so that we may ring in a new year of hope, trust and commitment to the Prince-iple of Peace!