Advent Week 2 

THE CANDLE OF PEACE

The angels proclaimed “Peace on Earth” when the Baby Jesus was born. Today we wonder as we listen to the evening news, is peace possible? We all need two kinds of peace in our lives. We need inner peace, but we also need peace with others. God addresses both. He tells us what to do to find that peace.

Inner peace begins with a relationship with God, and it continues as we focus on His strength and allow Him to fill us. We can exchange our weakness for His strength in any area of life. God’s Word says, “You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is focused on You because He trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3).

We light the second candle to represent John the Baptist, who proclaims Jesus as the Messiah. This candle is the candle of peace, a sign that God’s promises will be fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ – Prince of Peace.

Peace is a gift that we must be prepared for. God gives us the gift of peace, when we turn to him in faith. 

PRAYER

Lord God, 

May the light of this second candle be a sign of peace and tolerance to all people, 

who prepare for your coming. 

Let the truth of your Word lead us all toward your kingdom, for which we long. 

We ask it in the name of the one born in Bethlehem, Jesus our Lord. 

Amen