Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God. Mt:5:9
The role “Peacemaker” mentioned in the Bible is often ignored by believers. It is taken very lightly. Peace is a gift GOD gives.
27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Jn:14:27
JESUS is mentioned in the below verse as “Prince of Peace”. HE longs to give us the peace even in our most troubled times.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Is:9:6
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Is:9:6
Who is a Peacemaker?
A person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.(Google’s definition)
Whenever there is a division or disagreement between two parties, a 3rd person who gets involved to make peace is called a Peacemaker.
Today many christians forget their role as peacemakers and cause more division among friends and families. I have come across many such people who knowingly or unknowingly play a role in creating division among couples, friends and family.
Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. Ps:34:14
Bible says, search for peace and maintain it. Peace is a key to unlock the blessings in your life. Peace is like a river that nourishes your soul in the drought of your life.
Reminds me of the song written in 1873 by Horatio Spafford – “It is well with my soul”
When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
“It is well, it is well with my soul.”
He wrote this song in the worst season of his life when he lost all his children, which still resonates to this day with millions who go through their own loss.
Peace is also a fruit of the HOLY SPIRIT.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Gal:5:22,23
Peace is something through which GOD confirms HIS decision/will.Have you ever been at cross roads and you felt peace about 1 decision and chaos and confusion about the other. The peace is always GOD’s confirmation. Don’t make a decision when you are confused.
Now where does the peacemaker come into all this.
6 There are six things the Lord hates—
no, seven things he detests:
17 haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill the innocent,
18 a heart that plots evil,
feet that race to do wrong,
19 a false witness who pours out lies,
a person who sows discord in a family. Prov:6:16-19
The last one mentioned in the 7 things GOD hates is the opposite of PEACEMAKER.
Someone who creates discord or breaks the unity among family, friends and community. Imagine if you were part of that list of what GOD hates. The Message translation of the Bible states that person as “a troublemaker in the family”.
Instead of being called a troublemaker choose to be called a “Child of GOD”.
What a privilege GOD gives us to be called by the title- “Children of GOD”
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Mt:5:43-48
Let’s us make it our goal not to gossip about others, not to speak lies about others, to mind our own business and not to poke into other people’s lives, but to speak life and truth and love into others. And work more to maintain the Peace that GOD has graciously given us.
GOD has called us to be HIS Children!!! Let us replicate HIM!
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect! Mt:5:48
GOD bless ya!
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