Let There Be Peace

March 6, 2026 

ISAIAH 2:3-5

“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.


The Isaiah passage above encourages us to understand “the ways of the Lord,” which is described as a path to peace.

Scripture assures us that God is committed to justice and to setting things right among the nations. That promise involves eliminating the causes of war, such as aggression, oppression, greed, and control. According to Isaiah, when these forces are abolished, nations can then turn weapons into tools for farming, for establishing community and to foster well-being of all.

I long for a world like that. I imagine you do as well.

And yet today, we continue to hear of wars and conflicts across our world, Ukraine, and this week the Middle East, and other regions where violence has become a daily reality that we hear very little about in our news feeds. Each conflict has its own history and complexity, and I do not pretend to understand every political detail. But I do know this: as followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be peacemakers. We are called to pray for peace, to work for peace, and to imagine a world in which “nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.”

The Canadian author Margaret Atwood once wrote, 

War is what happens when language fails.

Isaiah’s vision urges us to use language that promotes justice, mercy, reconciliation, and hope, encouraging bridge-building and healing.

So today, as a community, let us join our voices in prayer, for peace in our world, for wisdom among world leaders, for protection for the innocent and vulnerable, and for the coming of God’s Kingdom, where God’s will is done on earth as it is in heaven.

Let's Pray


Lord of all nations, the weight of war is heavy on our hearts. Protect those in danger, guide the leaders of the world, and surround the suffering with your mercy.

Calm our fears and strengthen our faith. Forgive us when we fail to be peacemakers, and renew our desire to seek your peace.

Heal the wounded, comfort the grieving, and guard us from every evil. You are our hope, our help, and our peace.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.