Luke 2:13-14

Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, 14 “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors.”

Life is full of and suddenly moments.  Moments in time that can change our perspective.  When and suddenly moments appear, they can come in all shapes and sizes.  They can be full of surprise, delight, and healing, but they can also be full of hurt, brokenness, despair, fear and anguish.

For the shepherds who experienced this and suddenly  moment their first reaction was one of fear but then peace settled in.  Peace, the Shalom of God.  Jesus says “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  Not as the world gives do I give to you.  Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

It’s not difficult to experience his peace in those joyful moments that happen suddenly.  There are good and suddenlys that are welcomed with much delight.

But what of the other kind? No matter what the circumstance this one thing remains.  His peace will be there, overshadowing, hovering over the pain, the fear the anguish.

He is always present.

Reflect

Have you experienced any and suddenly moments recently?

Robin Bedson

Receive email notifications of the Advent devotional post.