In this well-known passage, Isaiah prophesies about a descendant of David on whom God’s spirit will rest. This ruler will judge righteously and will usher in a time of peace and harmony in which all  creatures will live together without destroying one another, conveyed in memorable imagery. It is a hopeful vision of a time of divine justice and peace.

Living in harmony can be challenging, yet there are voices that can tell us how if we listen. Sometimes we just don’t want to; the voices may be young, the changes required can be hard. But what if we did listen: what changes might happen as a result?