Ann Voskamp presents thoughts about the second week of Advent. The theme is Peace. We are reconciled with God through Jesus. Jesus came to bring us absolute peace. Free of all accusation. Practical Peace on Earth.
The meaning of Satan's name is Prosecutor. Satan's purpose is to to prosecute you and get you to prosecute everyone else in your life. He prosecutes you with head talk and gets you to prosecute others with harsh talk. This is how he pummels the absolute peace you have with Christ. Chides you, jabs you, convinces you that you are not good enough.
Adam and Eve shattered the peace through their ingratitude. Christmas: God comes to us as a vulnerable Babe, that we would draw close, makes space in the peace of Christ. God is not about intimidation; He is about intimacy.
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