Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
Hosea 6:1-6
1 Thessalonians 1:2-10
Today we begin
to prepare for the second Sunday, Peace Sunday. By the nature of their job,
often when we look in the prophets, we confront graphic violence and epic
destruction. Yet, we still find peace because we come to realize that peace is
more than the absence of conflict, it includes the presence of confidence.
Hosea embraced
the confidence that he found in the relationship he had with God. He was able
to hold that confidence because he recognized the power of relationship with
God. As he and other prophets earlier and later delivered their message from
God, the ultimate lesson reminded the people to keep and nurture their
relationship with God and He would be happier than any rite could make Him.
An all too
common complaint from people is that there is too much conflict and not enough
peace in their lives. The world is just so busy it lends itself to conflict.
How easy though would it be to embrace the Person who wants more than anything
to be in relationship with us?
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