{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"New Song Church OKC","title":"Enter Advent - Give Peace A Chance","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2882,"description":"Advent = coming or arrival John 14:27“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Peace is a signature move of JesusLuke 2:13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”The announcement of the presence of Jesus on the scene was accompanied by a declaration that Peace is now on the scene and available.Isaiah 9:6For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. Hebrews 7:17“a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek” Melchizedek = “king of peace” Ephesians 2:14For he himself  is our peacePeace is a signature move of JesusThe Peace Jesus gives is not defined by the absence of something but by the presence of someone.Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Mark 4:38But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow.Mark 4:38“Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” Mark 4:39He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.Mark 4:40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”Mark 4:40“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”John OrtbergPeace doesn't come from finding a lake with no storms. It comes from having Jesus in the boat.The presence of Jesus allows us to have peace no matter what else is going on around us. Alexander MacLarenPeace comes not from the absence of trouble, but from the presence of God.Who are you inviting into your life? Real peace is only found in the presence of Jesus! John 16:33These things I have spoken...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bnHuiqv1vzbVKS3-CGSScUOuOFSAm4CGeToUp1bnpos/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOTVl/MTRhMTgxNzM4MDZl/YmFlNGVmYzkzMGRm/MjkyZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}