“Peace on earth” is a common Christmas theme in our carols and our cards. Where did this concept ever come from since “peace on earth” is not the best way to describe our world? Yet Isaiah predicts a time when all wars will cease forever and when all people will worship the God of Israel. This week we will see how that prophecy of our Consolation really does make sense in our troubled world and gives us hope for this world and the world to come.
The prophet Isaiah was a messenger of God's consolation. “Comfort, comfort to my people,” he says in Isaiah 40. The prophet announced that the Lord promises to bring unparalleled comfort. For those enslaved by cynicism, he offers hope. For those lost in confusion, he offers faith. For those overwhelmed with sorrow, he offers joy. For those broken and fragmented, he offers peace. For those who wait with hope, faith, joy and peace, he promises Love. Join us this Advent season as we declare the promises of God to a culture that is waiting for consolation.
