War!

I love Confirmation! The kids are loud, but wicked awesome. Our life connection was about the difference between what the media sells and what God's will is for our world. I asked what the core message the media was trying to get across is, what it is teaching us about what is most important. I expected answers like money and looks, but the first answer from our youngest student was war.

The war has been going on for so long, I get kind of numb to it. But it was on this kid's mind.

Then we hear this from God, "Nobody is going to hurt my people ever again. I'm keeping my eye on them." Really? We're going to a Jewish wedding this weekend after my grandmother's funeral. Aren't the Jews God's people?

Then we read about this humble king, riding on a donkey, "No more swords and spears. He will offer peace to the nations."

Last night, I taught the kids about "now and not yet". We know that when God's kingdom comes in its entirety at the end times there will finally be peace. It is certain, just not yet.