Christmas has just finished. Most of our friends are in profound transitions. Kids growing up, leaving the home, getting married, getting jobs. Parents passing from this world to the next. Grandchildren appear. Joints ache. We retire, we downsize, we travel, we grow with the times. What heights and depths of life occurrences we all are experiencing. Yet drawn to the Perfect Light, we have his Peace.

The sermon Sunday was on Luke's nativity story. He talked oodles about Peace.
Peace.

So, what exactly is this peace we want, we wish for others, which came down that very first Christmas?  Remember Luke's words from the angels to the shepherds. Right after,"Don't be afraid" came "Peace to those on whom His favor rests." 

Oxford English Dictionary says peace is 'state of tranquility, freedom from disturbance or war.' Ted went further - peace is the 'abject flourishing of all relationships - with each other, with God, within ourselves.' Had to look up to the ceiling to digest that little nugget.

I really love the thought. Abject flourishing. Relationships. Reflects a lot of our prayer requests for this Christmas. Mine included.

So, fellow travelers, I wish you all the gift of Peace this Christmas!
Peace which passes all understanding.
Peace.
Peace.