When the angel announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, the world was anything but peaceful. Rome was ruled by violence. God had been silent for 400 years. And the people of Israel were weary with waiting. Yet into that very darkness came a declaration: “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy.” But notice that Jesus didn’t come to bring peace to the world as a condition. He came as peace in the world as a Person. The same is true today. Peace doesn’t mean everything around you is calm. Peace means Jesus has stepped into your chaos. And when you let Him take the center, your heart can rest even when the world doesn’t.