Isaiah 52:7-10

Isaiah 52:7-10 
English Standard Version (ESV)

  If you're like me, you're somewhat stuck in the middle of your routine, plugging along, pressing forward, every once in a while sticking your head up to see what's going on in the broader world.  (If you're like me, you see how crazy the world is and instantly retreat back into a safe little bubble.)  What happens is that over time, utilizing this approach means that we lose perspective and only see the world the way we're accustomed to seeing it, and we forget the bigger picture.
  Notice here whose feet are beautiful -- it's the messenger who comes to the people and reminds the that their God reigns.  Somehow, in the midst of everything, they've lost sight of that, and they need a messenger to come and remind them of good news, to point to the light in the midst of the darkness.
  So there's two things here for us.  The first is to remember that God reigns.  God reigns in the world and God reigns in your life.  Now, do me a favor -- take a deep breath, let it out, find a mirror, and remind yourself that Jesus Christ ascended the cross so that you would be redeemed from sin and death and spend eternity with God.  God treasures you enough to die for you.  You are worthy and beloved and beautiful.  Remember that today.
  Secondly, think of one person to whom you could bring good news.  Who can you remind that they are lovely and treasured today?  Maybe you could make their day, through an email or a handwritten card or a phone call.  Tell them they're treasured.  Remind them of good news.  They are loved.  You are loved. 
  And love wins.