today 7-8-2026

Hebrews 12:14 NASB "Pursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord."It was bedlam! Today's verse is about seeking the peace of the Lord! It was supposed to be a routine first-aid call but when we got there, it was a chaotic scene. People shouting, some pushing others, some grabbing bats and coming to where the group was. Amid all the chaos, was the little boy who was hit by the car. Some people wanted to beat the driver, others wanted to just follow the crowd, no matter what. We had to defuse the situation and do it quickly before it got out of hand. Trying to find peace in a situation where tempers are flaring, where logic seems to go out the window, can be a little like putting toothpaste back in the tub - almost impossible. It can be done when we pursue peace above all. Calmer minds prevailed and we were able to get the little boy into the ambulance and on his way to the hospital. Never give up hope, that with Christ comes the peace that the world won't understand. Find peace in all situations and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us there! peace, Tom