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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government\\xa0will be on his shoulders. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,\\xa0Mighty God, Everlasting\\xa0Father,\\xa0Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)
Of the greatness of his government\\xa0and PEACE there will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

\\u201cA Thrill of hope\\u2026 the weary world rejoices.

For yonder breaks\\u2026 a new and glorious morn.\\u201d

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.\\xa0For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God\\xa0to be revealed.\\xa0Romans 8:18-25 (NIV)

For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it,\\xa0in hope\\xa0that\\xa0the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay\\xa0and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. Romans 8:18-25 (NIV)

We know that the whole creation has been groaning\\xa0as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.\\xa0Romans 8:18-25 (NIV)

Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,\\xa0groan\\xa0inwardly as we wait eagerly\\xa0for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.\\xa0Romans 8:18-25 (NIV)

For in this hope we were saved.\\xa0But hope that is seen is no hope at all.\\xa0Who hopes for what they already have?\\xa0But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:18-25 (NIV)

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV)

1. His peace is NOT what you think.

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (NIV)

God\\u2019s peace is not an external feeling; it\\u2019s an internal condition

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

And the peace of God,\\xa0which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

2. His peace is CONDITIONAL.

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, \\u201cGlory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace\\xa0to those on whom his favor rests.\\u201d Luke 2:13-14 (NIV)

God\\u2019s peace is not conditional based on your circumstances, but based on your surrender.

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you,\\xa0all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)

3. His peace is CLOSER than it seems.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you\\xa0a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son,\\xa0and\\xa0will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)\\xa0

Immanuel = God With Us\\xa0

The\\xa0Lord\\xa0is close\\xa0to the brokenhearted\\xa0and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NIV)\\xa0

4. His peace has a PRICE.

Therefore, since we have been made right in God\\u2019s sight by faith, we have peace\\xa0with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.\\xa0Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God\\u2019s glory. Romans 5:1-2 (NLT)

Christmas is an announcement that God is close\\u2026 and it\\u2019s an invitation into his Kingdom of Peace.

\\xa0Of the greatness of his government\\xa0and PEACE there will be no end. Isaiah 9:7 (NIV)