The Ah-ha Moment

As we take a moment to look back on the lyrics of the Song of the Angels, note the last words: peace to men on whom his favor rests.

The Greek word for peace is “eirene,” and, in this case, it speaks of an inner peace or harmony. It can also mean a time of national peace, free from war.

For the men in the field on that magnificent night, hearing the Song of the Angels and the news that Messiah had come would be of great significance. Work-weary, they were living in a time called Pax Romana, the Peace of Rome. While Rome may have been “at peace,” Palestine was not.

It is not too difficult for us to imagine how these men might have felt, hearing the news for the very first time. Life today is difficult. We work longer hours and typically find ourselves exhausted by the end of the day. The more we press forward the farther behind we get. We are all — to some extent — looking for that “peace that passes all understanding[3].”

But here is the “good news!” Jesus the Messiah is the giver of peace to those on whom His favor rests. John 16:33 reads: "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."

Where were you when you first heard the Song of the Angels? What song has stirred in your heart since then?

Award-winning national speaker Eva Marie Everson is a graduate of Andersonville Theological Seminary. Her most sought after conference topic is “Arise, My Soul, Arise” in which she explores the songs of the Bible. She can be contacted for comments or for speaking engagement bookings at www.evamarieeverson.com.