Peace on Earth

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ so important?  Why do we celebrate it every year?  While Jesus Christ was here on this earth he did many great and marvelous things.  His birth was the start of all of this.  As Elder D. Todd Christopherson stated in a recent article he wrote, "When we talk about the birth of Jesus Christ, we appropriately reflect on what was to follow.  His birth was infinitely significant because of the things He would experience and suffer so that He might better succor us - all culminating in his Crucifixion and Resurrection (see Alma 7:11-12).  But His mission also included the beauty and His service, the miracles of His ministry, the relief He brought to the suffering, and the joy He offered - and still offers - to the mourning."  He then goes on to quote two versus out of the book of Revelation: "They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes" (Revelation 7:16-17).  

Just like the popular Christmas carol states, peace on earth good will to men, was what Christ gave to us.  Because Christ suffered for us, we may have hope.  We live in a very wicked world that is getting more and more wicked by the minute.  It is often hard to find the good in this world nowadays.  When celebrating the birth of Christ we can take a moment to just feel the peace that the knowledge of our savior brings. Peace is the calmness of thoughts.  Peace is not worrying about what is to come.   Peace is a tranquil feeling hope.  Peace comes through Christ.