We’re about to enter that time of year when you’ll hear more about “peace on earth and goodwill toward men”. But do you see evidence of peace on earth? Or doesn’t it seem to be just the opposite? Sure, there may be peace in some small places on earth, but not on the whole earth. In fact, there was only one brief part of history when there was true peace on earth. Wanna know when? Keep reading…
True peace doesn’t come from any mere man, woman, or child. Peace treaties can be signed until the cows come home, and peace will not exist. Pleasant little peace speeches can be made by every head-of-state in the world, and peace will not exist. Well-meaning songs can be written about peace and sung by the top bands on the planet.
And still there will be no peace on Earth.
You must be thinking, “Wow, Tony. You’re such a downer.” And you’re sort of right. It’s very depressing to know how futile all the peace talk is. But the truth is oftentimes depressing. Still, I don’t want you to think for a second there’s no hope. Far from it! There is A hope. There is ONE hope. That hope is the same hope the earth saw in bodily form about 2000 years ago.
Jesus…the one true, living, loving God and the bodily form of peace on earth.
I’d love for you to understand how peace on earth is available to anyone who is willing to believe and trust in Jesus. It’s not an exclusive offer, but it IS for a limited time…your lifetime. When you die, it’s too late to choose. So choose now. But choose wisely. Don’t put your faith in only yourself, or material things, or science. Go further, deeper, and higher. Go spiritual. Don’t be a fool who says “there is no God“. It’s a self-defeating argument. For anyone to say there is no God, they’d have to know everything there is to know about everything in the universe…and only God can know that.
Please speak up for peace. But not simply for the concept… speak up for the Author of Peace, the Prince of Peace. Speak up for Jesus. He not only spoke up for you all those years ago…He died to provide you with eternal peace. When He reigns in your heart, you have a peace that passes all understanding. And one day, when He rules the earth, there will be Peace on earth. Whose peace do you prefer?
Speak Now
The quiet holds you in this mystic mood.
You wish we had someone to talk to.
You feel desire to leave this earthly plane,
But still there’s a lot of things to do.
You do your best to walk the righteous path.
You hope you never stray too far,
But still you wonder where your future lies
And just how real your own dreams are.
You’ve got a lot to say
And a short time to say it in,
And you wish you knew if any ears will hear.
You’ve got a lot to say,
And a lot of time has wasted
Cause you haven’t learned Who overcomes the fear.
Speak now and forever hold your peace.
Speak now and make your voices heard.
Speak now and forever hold your peace.
Speak now; life could change with just a Word.
The days parade by in a fevered pitch.
Each ticking second dims your eyes
Unless you learn to say what’s on your mind
And find your Heaven through God’s skies.
© 1987 Tony Funderburk
November 23
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