I don't know if Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the above words while knowing they would become a favorite Christmas carol, or if he was writing poetry for another purpose. However, the closing words "Of peace on earth, good-will to men!" are biblically based and fit so well into the message of the gospel.
For the past couple of weeks we have looked at several Bible themes and verses, some from the story of Jesus' birth in Luke 2. In each we have reached for the application of the message, actually looking into our own lives and activities, to make sure we are people of peace, with good-will to men. It still amazes me how the gospel message in the writings of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are blending so many events from the life of Jesus, in teaching us to live, how to act, and the goal set before us of becoming mature in our Christian lives.
As we have seen, each of our topics has led us to see their relation to "peace on earth, good-will to men!" (We have a couple more to see next week.)
Throughout this weekend, join me as we take a close examination of ourselves, in the light of a savior coming to earth to dwell with mankind, and bring the application of this Bible truth into the things you do. Your speech, your conduct, your business, your home life, your marriage, your school.....don't leave anything out.
Peace on earth, good-will to men not only sounds good in a song during the Christmas season, but IS good in bringing us to know we are growing and becoming the people of God, living according to his will. God bless.
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