When Christ was born, the angels gave glory to God declaring peace on earth and blessing upon mankind.

"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." - Luke 2:13-14 KJV

What is this peace and blessing?

God brought peace by the blood of His cross through the gospel, reconciling man back to Himself.

"And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven." - Colossians 1:20 KJV

This peace of reconciliation between God and mankind was foretold by the prophet Isaiah.

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this." - Isaiah 9:6-7 KJV

God would be manifest in flesh (1Timothy 3:16) – the everlasting Father would be born in human flesh as the Son of man (Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 20:28, John 14:7, Luke 21:36). He would be the Prince of Peace for He would bring peace between Himself and man by the sacrifice of His own flesh and blood. The Father Himself would take the justice due to us, receiving the judgment of our sins for us with His own blood (Acts 20:28).

The zeal of the LORD – God’s love for mankind – performed this humbling of Himself to redeem us from sin and death. God’s passion for His beloved caused Him His great sacrifice.

"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." - Hebrews 2:14-15 KJV

"But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." - Philippians 2:7-8 KJV

What is this “government upon his shoulder” that was established by judgment and justice bringing everlasting peace?

This government is the kingdom of God which we enter by birth – being born again of water and of the Spirit. (John 3:5).

The gospel of the kingdom is how we are born of the water and of the Spirit. It is the gospel of peace – bringing us peace with God.

"And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!" - Romans 10:15 KJV

Peter was sent by God to preach the gospel of peace, beginning on the Day of Pentecost.

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

“For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." - Acts 2:38-39 KJV

Those that obey this gospel of peace find true peace and blessings from The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace – JESUS.