Good day dear friends.
Happy Labor Day to everyone! I hope you all enjoy a restful day, with safe travel either for you or your loved ones!
Here is today's study guide:
Monday: Isaiah 20, 21, 22, 23Make a list of countries referred to in these prophecies. What significance, if any, do you find in the list?
The names may have changed, but the ages-old conflicts continue. Egypt, Assyria, Israel, Tyre, etc., all in the same area, all with the same hatred towards each other. According to the Bible, these are all related. From the common ancestor, Abraham, came Ishmael, the father of the Arabs, and from Isaac, came the Jews. Separated at birth by anger, that anger continues to this day and it seems that nothing will ever bring peace to them.
Sadly, this carries over in our own families at time. Though we might not be separated by anger, sometimes hurt feelings and resentments last through years and a funeral or pending funeral brings out the worse in us, and what good does it do? We need the peace of Christ in our hearts and allow that to govern us, and we'll see the family, the community, the world, would all be better places.
PRAYER: Loving God of love, send me the peace of Christ so that I can be a person of love in all places, starting with my family. I ask this in Jesus' Name, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
e.v.
Happy Labor Day to everyone! I hope you all enjoy a restful day, with safe travel either for you or your loved ones!
Here is today's study guide:
Monday: Isaiah 20, 21, 22, 23Make a list of countries referred to in these prophecies. What significance, if any, do you find in the list?
The names may have changed, but the ages-old conflicts continue. Egypt, Assyria, Israel, Tyre, etc., all in the same area, all with the same hatred towards each other. According to the Bible, these are all related. From the common ancestor, Abraham, came Ishmael, the father of the Arabs, and from Isaac, came the Jews. Separated at birth by anger, that anger continues to this day and it seems that nothing will ever bring peace to them.
Sadly, this carries over in our own families at time. Though we might not be separated by anger, sometimes hurt feelings and resentments last through years and a funeral or pending funeral brings out the worse in us, and what good does it do? We need the peace of Christ in our hearts and allow that to govern us, and we'll see the family, the community, the world, would all be better places.
PRAYER: Loving God of love, send me the peace of Christ so that I can be a person of love in all places, starting with my family. I ask this in Jesus' Name, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
e.v.
