“Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!” -Luke 2:10-11 NLT

“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” -Luke 2:14 NLT

We Are Broken Without His Presence

“If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place. How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.” -Exodus 33:15-16 NLT

Jesus—The Presence of God In Us

“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.” -Colossians 3:15 NLT

“…they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” -Matthew 1:23 NLT

“…you also are complete through your union with Christ…” — Colossians 2:10 NLT

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation.” -2 Thessalonians 3:16 NLT