Abner called out to Joab, "Are we going to keep killing each other till doomsday? Don’t you know that nothing but bitterness will come from this?"
MATTHEW 26:52 (MSG)
Jesus said, "Put your sword back where it belongs. All who use swords are destroyed by swords."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus calls his followers to op-out of the cycle of violence that does nothing to advance his Kingdom.
DAILY FODDER
Words can be as violent as swords. And if we want to eliminate the violent actions we can start by eliminating cutting words.
PRAYER
Prince of Peace, thank you for invading the world to establish a regime defined by shalom. Forgive my failure to fully embrace your peace agenda. Transform my heart and mind so that non-violent peace becomes my default response to evil. Grant me, too, practical assistance in implementing shalom. I'm putting away all my swords so I can tune in to how you're working this out. I want to become a weapon of your peace. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
