Comfort My People

This second week of Advent, we will light the candle of peace. There is a timeless part of Advent in that it seems our world is always awaiting more peace. Whether that is peace in our own lives, peace in our country, peace across the world, all of us are hungry for more of it. Isaiah offers us some comforting images of a strong and gentle God who leads and guides us as a shepherd guides their flock. God gathers the lambs into God’s lap—quite an endearing image for us as we seek a world of peace where all will feel God’s arms wrapped lovingly around them.