Old Testament Verse

Abner called to Joab, "Is the sword to keep devouring forever? Do you not know that the end will be bitter?"
2 Samuel 2:26

New Testament Verse

Jesus said, "Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword."
Matthew 26:52

Prayer

Lord, you alone are good. You alone endure forever. Hatred and war will one day end. I repent of the ways in which I turn a blind eye to violence. Make me an instrument of your peace, planting seeds in love in order to bring a harvest of peace. Help me drop my sword and take up your cross. Amen.

Bible Reading Plan

• Psalm 114
• 1 Samuel 20:18-21:9
• John 4:39-42
• Isaiah 13, 14, 15
• Galatians 6