The fifth day after Pentecost Sunday.


May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.    
 
Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence. And say, “Come Holy Spirit.”    
   
Today’s reading is from the book of Isaiah, chapter 2.  
 

In the last days   
         the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established  
         as the highest of the mountains;  
         it will be exalted above the hills,  
         and all nations will stream to it.  
 Many peoples will come and say, 
         “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD,  
         to the temple of the God of Jacob.  
         He will teach us his ways,  
         so that we may walk in his paths.”  
         The law will go out from Zion,  
         the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.  
      He will judge between the nations  
         and will settle disputes for many peoples.  
         They will beat their swords into plowshares  
         and their spears into pruning hooks.  
         Nation will not take up sword against nation,  
         nor will they train for war anymore.  
       Come, descendants of Jacob,  
         let us walk in the light of the LORD.  
 
Welcome to prayer. As you take time to get still today, share what is on your heart and mind with the Lord. Perhaps there is a worry that is on your mind. Or a challenge that you are facing. Or a loved on that you are concerned about? Can you bring that to the Lord as we begin?  
   
Isaiah’s vision in this passage is one that describes what God’s kingdom will be like when he fully comes again. God will be God over all. People will stream to worship him. He will judge between the nations and settle disputes. There will be no more war or famine. Listen to these words from Isaiah again, and allow the words that point to God’s kingdom to pour over you. Take note of particular words or phrases that stand out.  
   
As we close our time today, could you take a moment and consider the mountain of the Lord rising up above all the other mountains and the nations streaming to him? Take a moment and intercede on behalf of those you know who do not know God. Pray for the revelation of Jesus to come in dreams and visions and through the witness of family, neighbors and coworkers. Pray also for courage to share the gospel of Jesus –the good news – with someone in your life this week.

Lord God, Almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day: Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do, direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Music: "Come Lord Come" - Vineyard Worship - (YouTube)