Perspectives - Espace spirituel anglophone RCF - page 8

It is not unusual for me to find on my desk a piece of paper, or some other object, the origin of which I have no remembered knowledge. Such is the case with a Prayer Card entitled "The Canticle of Praise for the Media". There it is, staring at me and causing a problem in my mind. Praise for the Media ?

Today COP26 begins in Glasgow, billed as one of the most important meetings in the history of mankind. Le us hope that the coincidence of opening the conference on Halloween, feted throughout the world as a celebration of the dead, is not as inappropriate as might appear.

There is a promise of peace in Isaiah 54 verse 10. It is addressed to the people of zIsrael at a time when they faced invasion and exile. Was this promise fulfilled for them, and what is the relevance for us today? The first fulfilment of the promise took place 70 years after the Israelites were exiled, when Cyprus, King of Persia allowed them to return and rebuild Jerusalem. However, we look forward to the complete fulfilment withe the coming of the new heavens and earth after Jesus' Second Coming. Then, peace and wellbeing will replace sin and death forever. Meanwhile, however, the promise of peace is still for us, even though we face challenges and trials. Jesus promises to be with us to the end of the age and He will give us peace in the midst of all our trials.