Miss Congeniality, a movie starring Sandra Bullock as an undercover FBI agent in a beauty pageant, contains a scene of an onstage interview where the pageant host asks, “What is the one most important thing our society needs?” A comical montage of contestants answering “world peace” follows. Bullock’s character, though, answers, “Harsher punishment for parole violators.” When she gets no response, she adds “…and world peace” and the crowd goes wild. Some think it’s a joke to wish for world peace, but is it really possible?

Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation or destruction within your borders. Isaiah 60:18

Today’s verse refers to a time in the future when it will happen. The prophet Isaiah describes the “New Jerusalem” which will be established when Christ sets up His kingdom on the earth. During that time there will be no violence, war, death, mourning, crying or pain. There will truly be world peace.

When you hear stories of unrest happening today, do you long for world peace? Or do you need peace in the midst of your personal circumstances? God’s Word promises both. Pray today that you might know His peace – and for fellow Americans and your leaders to recognize it as the only hope for the future.

Recommended Reading: Revelation 21:2-8, 24-27