THE CHRISTMAS TABLE

At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ Luke 14:17 (NIV)

God requests your presence at His table of grace.

A Table Of Peace

It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for Him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. The evening meal was in progress… John 13:1–2 (NIV)

On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine— the best of meats and the finest of wines. Isaiah 25:6 (NIV)

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Psalm 23:5 (NIV)

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 (NIV)

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Jn 16:33 (NIV)

For He Himself is our peace. Ephesians 2:14 (NIV)

Glory to God in the highest realms of heaven! For there is peace and a good hope given to the sons of men. Luke 2:14 (TPT)

While the emperor may give peace from war on land and sea, he is unable to give peace from passion, grief, and envy. He cannot give peace of heart for which man yearns more than even for outward peace. Epictetus

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Romans 5:1 (NLT)

“You made us for yourself, and our hearts find no peace until they rest in you.” Saint Augustine