Everyone was rejoicing over the news of the released hostages this morning. I rejoice as well but also say don’t stop now. There’s still much work to be done in order to maintain a fragile peace. The bodies of hostages who perished still need to be released so that healing for those families may begin. Decisions need to be made about prisoners in Israel being released. A fragile peace needs to be maintained so that, pray God, it might one day be a strong peace.
Don’t give up on peace. Don’t stop saying prayers for peace. Don’t stop being a peacemaker in your own place and time. God doesn’t give up on us, let’s not give up on one another.