Psalm 119:57-64
2 Samuel 13:34-14:33; John 8:42-59
His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace. Isaiah 9:7
John wrote: There was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages,
standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" Revelation 7:9,10
Lord, all authority is yours. You are the Author of Peace. True peace can only come from you. Salvation belongs to you and your
Son, and you offer it freely to all. May our lives proclaim your peace and salvation. Amen.
It is interesting that these two verses in the Moravian text would be listed together. The idea of endless peace in Isaiah, combined with the great multitude encompassing every nation, tribe, people and language in Revelation.
Is it possible for peace to exist without harmony between those of us who are different? I don't believe so. To me it is very clear that for "peace on earth" to occur, we must focus not on our differences but on the One thing we share -- and that is the Lordship of Christ.
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