Meditate. Think about peace as you go through your day.
A song
for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD." And now here we are, standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a well-built city; its seamless walls cannot be breached. All the tribes of Israel—the LORD's people—make their pilgrimage here. They come to give thanks to the name of the LORD, as the law requires of Israel. Here stand the thrones where judgment is given, the thrones of the dynasty of David. Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper. O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces. For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, "May you have peace." For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem. Psalm 122:1-9
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| There is peace and hope... and light at the end of the tunnel. |
The LORD gives his people strength. The
LORD blesses them with peace. Psalm 29:11
But there are
those who want war and strife to ruin others’ lives—attacks from Satan.
Don't let my treacherous enemies
rejoice over my defeat. Don't let those who hate me without cause gloat over my
sorrow. They don't talk of peace; they plot against innocent people who mind
their own business. Psalm 35:19-20
Is that the life we have ahead of us? Plotting, knifing people. On YouTube every day you can see countries in the Middle East who are plotting attacks on Israel. They are certainly not seeking peace. Their desire for power and control is fueling war that can once again engulf the whole world. Just watch and see—and read about it in Revelation. Let us go to the house of the Lord. Worship the Lord and give Him thanks. His love endures forever.
Prayer ~
Lord God, Isaiah said, "The heir to David's throne will come, and he will
rule over the Gentiles. They will place their hope on him (Isaiah 11:10)."
That heir is Jesus. I pray, God, as the source of hope, that You will fill the
Messianic Jews and believing Gentiles completely with joy and peace because we
trust in Jesus. Then we will all overflow with confident hope through the power
of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:12-13. Please bless the non-believing
Jews—Your chosen people—and draw them to You, Lord. We give thanks to You,
Lord.
Verses of
Salvation ~ Did God's people stumble and fall beyond recovery? Of course not!
They were disobedient, so God made salvation available to the Gentiles. But he
wanted his own people to become jealous and claim it for themselves. Now if the
Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel turned down God's offer of
salvation, think how much greater a blessing the world will share when they
finally accept it. Romans 11:11-12
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