God Is With Us: PEACE

<p>Sunday, December 5, 2021</p> <p>Sermon Notes: God With Us: "PEACE"</p> <p> </p> <p>"Those on whom God's favor rests."</p> <p>Luke 2:8-18 NIV</p> <p>8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.</p>   BLESSING May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God the Father, and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit - go with you now and always. AMEN.   DAILY SCRIPTURE READING Week of December 6-11 God With Us: "PEACE" MONDAY -- Luke 2:8-14 TUESDAY -- Luke 2:15 WEDNESDAY -- Luke 2:16-18 THURSDAY -- Matthew 11:28 FRIDAY -- Mark 4:39 SATURDAY -- Colossians 1:19-20   PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK: Gracious and Loving Holy God, Open my eyes and my ears My heart and my mind My hands and my feet To receive and respond To Your Word and Your Spirit Today and every day For my good and Your glory Which is all of our greatest good. In Jesus name and for His sake, Amen.   OBSERVATION (“What?”) What is one thing that I observed