“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Luke 2:14 KJV
As Luke wrote, “Glory to God in the highest realms of heaven! For there is peace and a good hope given to the sons of men.” God’s greatest delight is mankind. He loved us first even when we were at our worst. Jesus exhibits God’s happy delight to be human. For God is satisfied to have all His fullness dwelling in Christ. Luke’s Gospel is the Gospel of peace. The four prominent sacrifices in the old covenant are emphasised in the four Gospels. In Matthew we see the death of Christ in the figure of the trespass offering; in Mark the sin offering; in Luke the peace offering; and in John the burnt offering. The peace God gives us is emphasised in Luke’s Gospel, which is why the angel’s announced peace and hope. On the day of His resurrection Jesus said, “Peace to you.” Jesus exhibits God’s happy delight to be human as He gives peace to us. This peace is only for those who believe that Jesus died to forgive humanity’s sins, bless by taking all their curses and heal every sickness reconciling us to our holy Father as His children. Amen!
