But God will mediate between nations
Luciene update: Surgery is now scheduled for Thursday. Though it’s painful, Lu can wiggle her toes. She’s finding grace for enduring each day and says thank you for your prayers for her. Her son (my son-in-law) Cesar has found two possible pathways toward funding.
Isaiah 2:3-4, 11, 22 The Lord will teach us his ways … He will mediate between nations … Nation will no longer fight against nation, nor train for war anymore. … Human pride will be brought down, and human arrogance will be humbled. Only the Lord will be exalted on that day of judgment. (Verse 11 is restated in v. 17) … Don’t put your trust in mere humans. They are as frail as breath.
The other day I had a conversation with another grandmother, both of us expressing dismay over the world we see our grandchildren growing up in.**
Juliana is now an expert crawler
That’s why I think Isaiah 2 is one of the most thrilling passages in the whole Bible. As I re-read it this morning, I found myself with goosebumps. Have you ever watched someone mediate a dispute, honoring the needs and perspectives of both parties and bringing them to a place of understanding? It’s one of the most beautiful creative endeavors I have ever been privileged to witness.
Imagine, then, the breathtaking beauty of God mediating between nations! Take a minute just to picture this in your mind.
Imagine no more war, with all those resources invested instead in positive purposes. Imagine a world without fear, without the greed for domination and power that propels people to devastate one another.
Imagine people trusting God so deeply that they understand and want what he wants and love what he loves.
With this post I want to honor those who, every day, humbly walk in God’s paths, creating, building, mediating, honoring and loving one another, generating peace wherever they go.
I want to honor the Lord, for giving us hope, a future to anticipate with joy!
**It’s becoming more acceptable to end sentences with a preposition—hurrah!
Debra Kornfield 