September 8, 2005

Isaiah 52:7.
How lovely on the mountains
Are the feet of him who brings good news,
Who announces peace
And brings good news of happiness,
Who announces salvation,
And says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"

How lovely you are! You who reigns! Blessed be your name! Thank you for your news of happiness and salvation. So often, we refuse to proclaim the good news. We are too busy and preoccupied to share your salvation with our neighbors. Give us boldness to share you.

Father I lift up the Missionaries in the Middle East. Protect them. Give them boldness. Thank you for their willingness to face harms way just to share you with those in need. Thank you for their love for the middle east people.

Open hearts as they share you. Close the eyes of their enemies. Let them be messengers of your peace.
In Christ name,
amen