Do you long for peace on earth?
For the mountains may depart
and the hills be removed,
but my steadfast love shall not depart from you… Isaiah 54:8-9
Promise-keeping Father,
In this world so set on strife,
what a profound promise this is:
Even where there is utter chaos on this earth,
your steadfast love shall never leave us,
your “covenant of peace shall not be removed” (Isaiah 54:10).
We don’t use the word covenant
often in our everyday conversations,
but we should use it more
when we think about you.
Your covenant is
your
unwavering,
unbreakable,
undivided,
unimaginable,
and undeserved
commitment
to love us and deliver us
from our worst selves,
to give us peace with you
and peace with one another.
Why would you make such a covenant with us?
The Bible is clear—
it’s not because we were so numerous
or powerful
or special—
it’s because of
your steadfast love
and your compassion.
We thank you
for keeping your promises to us.
May we joyfully serve you
in gratitude for your grace.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Read Isaiah 54:8-10; Deuteronomy 7:6-11.
