Being Peacemakers

-February 12, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Monday, Happy Lincoln’s Birthday,

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.”

(Matthew 5:9).

The Bible is full of references to peace, especially peace with God and the peace of God. Today’s verse is the only mention of being a peacemaker. That being said it is a vital function of the child of God, the citizen of heaven to actively work for peace.

The definition of a peacemaker is, “a person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.” Jesus was the ultimate Peacemaker. 1 Timothy 2:15 says, “There is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.” As perfect God and perfect man, He died for our sins to bring us to God as children of God.

Once we were enemies of God, now through faith in Christ we are His friends. Paul told the Romans, “For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life” (Romans 5:10).

Our mission is the ministry of reconciliation as ambassadors for Christ. It says in 2 Corinthians 5:20, “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” Thus, reconciliation, mediation, and peacemaking all go together.

As we go out into the world, let us carry the message of God’s love, salvation, and forgiveness. In order to be peacemakers, we must have peace, proclaim and promote it; to speak it and to live it. Jesus promised, “for they shall be called the sons of God.” We don’t become sons of God by peacemaking, rather by grace through faith. Then we can be peacemakers.

It is not an easy task to be a peacemaker. Often both sides in a conflict will turn against you. How we need the love, wisdom, mercy, and grace of Christ to be good peacemakers and peacekeepers. Police officers are rightly called peace officers. They must keep the peace.

Have a blessed day being a peacemaker wherever you go, with whomever you meet, pointing people to Christ. Stay safe and healthy.

Sharpening our people skills to bring them closer to God,

Dean