Main Points:

1. Peace is found not in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of Jesus.

2. Peace is found not only in the presence of Jesus, but is also given to us in this present life.

Application:

1. Receive the peace that Jesus has the authority and ability to give.

2. Remember the peace that Jesus gives has protective power over our hearts and minds.

Supplemental Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 | Luke 2:8-14 | Romans 5:1-2 | Romans 16:20 | Hebrews 13:20 | John 16:33 | John 14:27 | Colossians 1:19-20 | Colossians 3:15 | Philippians 4:6-7