Articles by Desiring God He Dawns as Prince of Peace
Dec 25, 2025
Greg Morse explores humanity's deep longing for peace, framing it within the Christmas narrative. He reflects on fleeting moments of tranquility that highlight our lost innocence. The discussion transitions to the profound implications of sin, which shattered original peace. Introducing Jesus as the Prince of Peace, Morse emphasizes how his sacrifice restores our relationship with God. The podcast culminates in an invitation to embrace this peace, offering rest from life's struggles and affirming that true shalom is found in Christ.
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Human Longing For Shalom
- Humanity longs for a pervasive, unbroken peace called shalom that everyday moments hint at but cannot fully provide.
- Greg Morse traces that longing to a created design disrupted by sin, explaining why fleeting glimpses of peace always break.
Peace Lost Through The Fall
- Shalom was shattered when Adam and Eve sinned, trading full peace for a forbidden piece.
- Greg Morse argues creation still hints at that lost innocence but closes its veil to those who betray its Creator.
Peace With God, Not Mere Calm
- The peace Jesus brings is 'peace with God,' not mere worldly calm or sentimental holiday cheer.
- Morse emphasizes reconciliation through Christ's coming, death, and resurrection as the basis for true peace.
