About a week ago the president of Peru Pedro Castillo, in what many view as a coup, attempted to dissolve congress in violation of Peru’s constitution. The vice president took power, which makes 6 presidents in 6 years for Peru. This has led to big interruptions and protests, with many calling for new elections. 

Yesterday, along with the regular road blockades that happen here when people protest, the local milk plant was attacked and also the airport was damaged, resulting in its closure. The photos below are general photos from different news sources.

Please pray for the people to be reasonable and for peace to be restored. It seems ironic that all this is happening at Christmas when we celebrate “peace on earth”. It reminds me of one of the verses in the old carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”

And in despair I bowed my head
"There is no peace on Earth, " I said
For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on Earth, good will to men

Everyone is looking for peace but most seek it on their own terms. Everyone is looking for peace but most look for it in the wrong person. Most think it can be found in their favorite political candidate. Everyone is searching for answers of peace, but most are asking the wrong questions. Everyone is searching for peace, but most are looking for it in the wrong place.

My belief is that the answer will only be found in Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Then rang the bells more loud and deep
God is not dead, nor doth He sleep
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on Earth, good will to men

Then ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
Of peace on Earth, good will to men