"Glory in the heights
above to God, and upon earth peace among men of goodwill.”—LUKE 2:14.
A
reason why some celebrate Christmas.
Every year, the pope and other religious
leaders preach messages of peace, hopeful that the Christmas season will
fulfill the angelic proclamation: “Upon earth peace among men of goodwill.”
Some make special pilgrimages to celebrate.
Why
is it a challenge?
Peace during Christmastime is temporary at
best. For example, in December 1914, while Europe was engulfed in World War I,
British and German soldiers emerged from the trenches and celebrated Christmas
together. They shared food, drink, and cigarettes. They even played soccer.
However, the truce did not last long. In a letter from the front lines, a
British soldier related that a German soldier told him: “Today we have peace.
Tomorrow you fight for your country; I fight for mine.”
What
Bible principles can help?
“There has been a child born to us . . . His
name will be called . . . Prince of Peace. To the abundance of the princely
rule and to peace there will be no end.” (Isaiah 9:6, 7) Is not that prophecy about Jesus Christ
reassuring? Jesus was not born on earth to bring one day of peace each year. As
a heavenly Ruler, he will bring genuine peace that will not end.
“By means of me [Jesus] you may have peace. In the
world you are having tribulation, but take courage! I have conquered the
world.” (John 16:33) Even today, Jesus nurtures peace among his followers.
True, Christians have tribulation. Yet, thanks to the Bible, they understand
why suffering exists and how Jesus will bring lasting peace. Therefore, they
enjoy peace of mind.
By following Jesus’ words, Jehovah’s
Witnesses—regardless of their nationality, skin color, ethnicity, or
language—enjoy such peace. See for yourself by attending a meeting at their
Kingdom Hall. Perhaps you, like many others, will agree that this peace is
better than any peace that Christmas can offer.
Jehovah’s Witnesses are unified by peace
regardless of their skin color or language. See for yourself by attending a
meeting at a Kingdom Hall
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