Isaiah 9:1-7⁠

Jesus is the prince of peace, the prince of shalom. Shalom is more than

just an absence of conflict. It is everything being made complete and

right. In our world, we can be very aware of the darkness. The news is

often filled with it. And we have darkness closer to home; in our family

relationships as well as in our own personal lives, too.

Jesus has come to dispel all darkness and bring an end to all conflict. But

He can only do as much as we let Him have access to in our lives. The more

we’re able to let our old selves die, and resurrect with Him, the more

peace rules our lives and enables us to bring Jesus’ shalom to a world in

need.

By Ed Flint