Peace and Plows

  As Advent begins we continue to be immersed in images of the Kingdom of God on earth which mirrors the Kingdom of God in heaven.  In Isaiah's vision of the last days (2:1-5), all nations come to the Lord's house for instruction.  The Lord himself sits as judge between peoples. His objective is peace and life.  "They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again".

  For reflection:  Our God is a God of peace and life.  How do I bring peace and life to myself?  How do I bring peace and life to the world?

  Let us pray.  Lord, I need your instruction in the ways of peace and life. So many things compete for my attention. Disorder and chaos surround me.  Help me in the midst of the chaos to tune in to your thoughts.  As I find my peace in you, allow me to spread that peace to others.  I want to be an overcomer of chaos.

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