Peace on Earth

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
(Luke 2:10-14 ESV)
A quiet home.  The hum of the refrigerator. The tick of the clock.  Sometimes peace seems obvious.  Sometimes it does not.  These shepherds were afraid - for their safety, their jobs, their future, and at this point, their lives.  Peace is not the absence of noise or concern or uncertainty, but the conquering of fear when Someone enters the scene.  He is here; he is in control; all will be well with my soul.  Peace to you.