Advent Devotional - Day 12

Romans 12:16:  Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

The choir was breaking up. Made up of retirees who liked to sing, the choir had met at our church every Monday morning for over 25 years. Now their numbers had shrunk, their voices no longer allowed them to hit the notes, and they were giving it up. But not before singing one last song. And so, they sang what they called their theme song, "Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin with Me."

There they were – Catholics, Orthodox, Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, and at least one agnostic – singing as loudly and clearly as they possibly could, declaring beautifully how God's peace is to be done in this world. If only it could be. 

PRAYER
Holy God, who reaches out to us in peace in Jesus Christ, make me an instrument of your peace this very day. In Christ I live and pray. Amen

Rev. Ken Foust, Pastor, Grace Community Presbyterian Church, Lower Burrell