The Three R’s of Peace

An Excerpt from “Receive Him: A Disciple’s Advent”

Philippians 4:4-6; Luke 2:22-40

Anna had many reasons to grumble, complain, and lament.

She had been married young, but after only seven years, her husband died leaving her alone and childless. In her day and time, there was no way she could provide for herself. How would she live? What would she do?

Good thing Anna knew the three R’s of peace! 

First, despite her circumstances, she rejoiced in the Lord. For eighty-four years, “s...