Christmas points the way to true source of peace

Joe Biden vows to restore the Iran nuclear deal.

Before President Trump withdrew from the agreement, Iran had reneged despite cash paid and promises made. After billions of taxpayer dollars were sent to appease the Iranians, they continued to denounce the United States.

Past administrations exercising military might or paying a price for peace proved imprudent.

However, Iran’s actions in the region inspired the Abraham Accords. Iran’s negative influences in Lebanon and Syria could lead to fulfillment of Ezekiel’s prophecy regarding Israel’s borders.

Christmas reminds us of Bible prophecies coming to fruition with Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. Persians, aka Iranians, determined the birth of Jesus from centuries-old prophecies.

Following “His star,” the Wise Men consulted Jewish scholars to learn where the King was born. Worshiping Jesus and presenting gifts, they established precedent of holiday gift-giving. Their generosity funded Joseph, Mary and Jesus’ escape to Egypt, fulfilling another prophecy.

Persians invading Palestine in 614 A.D. destroyed Jewish and Christian landmarks. However, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem was spared when the marauders saw the depiction of the Three Magi.

Recognition that their ancestors were part of God’s story stopped the destruction.

Jesus is the “Prince of Peace.” Trusting in money and might proves futile, especially since the real fight is against spiritual powers of evil. Faith, right living and praying in Jesus’ name spread the gospel of peace.

The day’s coming when every knee bows and every tongue confesses “Jesus Christ is Lord.” Then, there will be peace on earth. Michele Lincoln

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