We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.
LUKE 10:1, 5 (NRSVUE)
After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and said to them... "Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house!"
THE ESSENCE
When you're on assignment from Jesus, start with a word of peace.
DAILY FODDER
And when are you not on assignment from Jesus?
In 1955 Janet Jackson wrote the lyrics and her husband, Sy Miller, the music for the iconic song “Let There Be Peace On Earth.”
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me;
Let there be peace on earth the peace that was meant to be.
With God as our presence, family all are we.
Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now.
With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow;
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
PRAYER
Thank you, Lord, for appointing me an ambassador of your peace. Forgive me for approaching this assignment with outdated approaches, where I start by asserting myself or taking control of the moment. Help me begin with words and posture of peace. I want to represent you, the Prince of Peace, well. Amen.
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.
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.
