Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. (Isaiah 60:3 NRSV Bible)
I'm reminded of two men who were talking about their New Year's resolutions. The first man said, "We decided as a family, we watch too much T.V. My son watches so much T.V. that he doesn't get his chores done. My daughter watches so much T.V. that she doesn't get her homework done. My wife watches so much T.V. that she doesn't get her work done." The other man said, "Well, what have you decided to do?" "Well, I have decided that I'm simply going to unplug the T.V. That is as soon as the football season is over!"

God is counting on you and me to make our lives and the ministry of our churches great, but let's not wait. Let's begin today to discover the great possibilities ahead of us.

In our scripture reading today, Isaiah is speaking about the peace that will come to the nation of Israel. Peace won't come easily, but the reward will be great.

The same is true for us. We can fulfill the great possibilities of peace and hope, if we allow the light of Jesus Christ to shine through us. Peace and hope won't come easily, but the rewards will be great. May we all do our part in fulfilling the great possibilities God has given to each of us.

Dear Jesus, please help me to fulfill all of the possibilities you have in store for me in doing your work. In your name I pray, Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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