Sermon | Advent 2: PEACE
This past Sunday, Pastor Ryan shared a powerful message at WatsNaz Church, centering on the peace Jesus offers—a peace that surpasses understanding. As we journey through Advent, a season filled with anticipation and reflection, his words reminded us how desperately we need Christ’s peace amid the storms of life. Whether it’s the busyness of family life, work stress, or the heaviness of a world in turmoil, finding lasting peace often feels impossible. But as Pastor Ryan reminded us, Jesus came to bring a peace that not only calms our external chaos but transforms our hearts.
Drawing from Mark 4:35-41, Pastor Ryan painted a vivid picture of the disciples in a storm-tossed boat. Fearful for their lives, they woke Jesus, who was peacefully asleep. With just three words—“Peace, be still”—He calmed the raging sea. Pastor Ryan challenged us to reflect: What storms are we facing, and how can we invite Jesus into them? The peace Jesus offers isn’t about escaping life’s challenges; it’s about finding a deep, steady calm in the midst of them. This peace is not fleeting or circumstantial but rooted in God’s presence and promises, as Paul describes in Philippians 4:7.
But the message didn’t stop there. Pastor Ryan encouraged us to not only receive Christ’s peace but also to live it out in our relationships, families, and community. True peace requires action—choosing forgiveness, seeking reconciliation, and embodying Christ’s love in tangible ways. As a church, we’re called to be peacemakers, spreading God’s shalom in a world desperate for hope and healing.
Advent reminds us of the incredible gift of peace that Jesus brought when He stepped into our brokenness. At WatsNaz, we’re leaning into that promise together this season, reflecting on how we can share the Prince of Peace with those around us. Whether you’re wrestling with personal storms or longing for unity in your family, remember that Jesus is with you, ready to speak peace into every situation. Let's embrace His peace and let it flow through us into our homes, neighborhoods, and beyond.