Isaiah 11:6-9 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard
will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together;
and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young
will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant
will play near the cobra’s den, and the young child will put its hand into the
viper’s nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for
the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the
sea.
Today is Memorial Day, a day when we honor our fallen
soldiers. It’s a solemn time, marked by
speeches, prayers, patriotic songs, flags, pledges and wreaths to place.
I would never want to underestimate or downplay the efforts made by our American men and women in service to our country. I’m proud to be able to participate in the City of Hapeville’s Memorial Day service. It’s not just a duty as pastor of First Methodist but also my patriotic duty to support those who did serve and those who presently serve; to help their families remember and to know what they did and continue to do is recognized and appreciated. Still I long for the time of peace described in Isaiah. The last sentence is key to achieving that peace. The earth needs to be filled with the knowledge of the Lord. We can all do something to help bring this into being either in small or large ways. What can you do today?
God
of hope, We ask your blessings upon all proceedings today that honor those in
our military service. Guide, bless and
protect them and their families. Show us
at the same time a way to work towards peace among all peoples. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.I would never want to underestimate or downplay the efforts made by our American men and women in service to our country. I’m proud to be able to participate in the City of Hapeville’s Memorial Day service. It’s not just a duty as pastor of First Methodist but also my patriotic duty to support those who did serve and those who presently serve; to help their families remember and to know what they did and continue to do is recognized and appreciated. Still I long for the time of peace described in Isaiah. The last sentence is key to achieving that peace. The earth needs to be filled with the knowledge of the Lord. We can all do something to help bring this into being either in small or large ways. What can you do today?
Have a great day!
Paige
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