Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary of doing good,
for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Dr. Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King,
speaks about Charlie Kirk
Powerfully
Hosea 6:3
"Let us acknowledge the LORD!
Let us press on to acknowledge Him!
As surely as the sun rises,
He will appear!
He will come to us like the winter rains,
like the spring rains
that water the earth!”
A wonderful Article
The Prince of Peace
by Rev. John Sundara
In Isaiah 9:6-7, popularized in Handel’s “Messiah” chorus, “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” Jesus is referred to as the Prince of Peace. In our day and age, peace has become a muddled concept. We often confuse peace with a Zen-like experience, calming teas and breathing techniques, but if this is what peace means, do we need Jesus?
What does Isaiah mean?
How does he prophesy that Jesus is our Prince of Peace?
Isaiah’s prophecies came on the heels of massive political turmoil and war. The Assyrians threatened to take over the Ancient Near East. No nation could withstand the tramping boots of their vicious armies. Their armor was drenched in the blood of their enemies.
What use is a calming tea and proper breathing technique in the face of such an existential threat?
Yet, amid such geopolitical terror, Isaiah prophesies:
“For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult
and every garment rolled in blood
will be burned as fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:5-6, ESV
The peace that the Prince of Peace gives us is far more. He eradicates the enmities that exist between different peoples and nations and brings into harmony all those who seek to worship and obey Him. He punishes those who harm the innocent, even on His last day, and binds up every wound and wipes away every tear. He frees the oppressed and executes justice on the oppressor. He restrains the evil and wicked and empowers the peacemakers.
Even now, His Spirit of Peace fills the Earth and draws people closer into His reign. This is God’s unbreakable promise, guaranteed by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.
And so, with this in mind, I commend to you this collect for peace (“The Book of Common Prayer,” pg. 815):
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and forever. Amen.
The Rev. John D. Sundara
Abba, Father,
Who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you
with love and compassion
With Your Help,
believing Jesus walks on water.
Dwell in me,
Dwell in us,
Dwell in those we Love,
Help us to seek You first.
And we will finish well, in Jesus Christ.
HEAL OUR NATION
For Children in their Schools, all safety.
For those who protect and defend the USA,
protect us from evil.
Let evil and practicing evil
depart far from us
and our children.
Thank You, Father,
for Your Good Will.
And hearing our prayers.
Keep our food supply safe.
Support the Police.
For Worldwide Peace.
And the Peace of Israel.
Those who protect
and defend
All The Word of God.
Freedom in our Churches.
Wholeness
Holy.
Goodness.
And the Nations of the world,
Your Good Creation,
Calling upon You.
Lord Jesus Christ,
Worldwide Peace
Prosperity and
Peace.
We pray that as a Nation,
as a Community,
as a Church,
as a Neighborhood,
we share what You would have us share.
And in this communal sharing,
Your Good Creation would see
better weather.
Rain shared instead of flood.
Removing drought.
Warmth shared
instead of unusual cold
storms.
We ask in the Name of Jesus Christ.
And in Jesus - this Hope,
Faith and Love - we will rise up believing Jesus.
Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves †
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