Luke 1:78–79 (NRSV) — 78 By the tender mercy of our God, t

he dawn from on high will break upon us,

79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,

to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

 Luke 1:78–79 (The Message) — 78 Through the heartfelt mercies of our God,

God’s Sunrise will break in upon us,

79 Shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death,

Then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace.  

Luke 1:78–79 (NLT) — 78 Because of God’s tender mercy, t

he morning light from heaven is about to break upon us,

79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,

and to guide us to the path of peace.”

 

 

John 14:27 (NRSV) — 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.

I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.

John 14:27 (The Message) — 27 I’m leaving you well and whole.

That’s my parting gift to you. Peace.

I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left—feeling abandoned, bereft.

So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught.

John 14:27 (NLT) — 27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.

So don’t be troubled or afraid.

 

Peace of heart and mind ...

this is ours as we live our life IN Christ Jesus.

Peace in the midst of joy!

Peace in the midst of pain!

Peace within us that shines out from us -

touching the world around us.

Praise God for His Gift of Amazing Peace today.

Hallelujah!