The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem (Isaiah 1:1)

I liked Obama's speech (esp. the story of Chris Stevens, a member of the peace corps). By telling the story of Chris, I think the Preident Obama wanted to organize his speech based on the theme, "peace", so he began with the story of Chris, and ended with Chris.

Yet some find his speech disgusting.

Why can't we all agree on what is so basic, as basic and fundamental as the call to live in peace?

But I like the Prophet Isaiah's speech best. In fact it is not man's word, but the word of the Lord. In what respect is it the only right message to go by (in this 'modern world' with 'modern technologies' where with one click of a button on your cell phone, you can spread the message of hatred at the speed of light)?

I think the two words in today's daily bread answer the question: Judah and Jerualem (Isaiah 1:1) Judah stands for 'praise' (or give thanks to) [the Lord]. Jerusalem connotes the source of 'peace' as it is written: "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those who love you be secure." Psalm 122:6

Knowing and giving thanks to the Lord (unceasingly) is the key to living the life of peace. It transforms the proud into a man of humility, gives the obstinate a contrite spirit, and convicts the rebellious to tremble at the word of the Lord. Then within him peace from the Lord runs like a river. As the world (home, church, streets, schools, work, government) gets filled with men and women of peace, the vision for Judah and Jerusalem comes true - the true vision Isaiah describes at the end of the book (66:12-14). And for those who love the Lord and abides in Him, the vision "has" already come true.