Blessed Are The Peacemakers For They Shall Be Called Sons of God

 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God - Matthew 5:9.

              Our God who is the Prince of Peace, Himself is our peace. He is a peacemaker who made peace through the cross. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility - Ephesians 2:14-16. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ - Romans 5:1.

              Jesus told the disciples before His death on the cross that He gives them His peace. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid - John 14:27. And following His resurrection from the dead, He stood in the midst of the disciples and said to them 'Peace to you'. Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you” - Luke 24:36.          

                Let us also be blessed by being the peacemakers and be called as sons of God. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone - Romans 12:18. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace - Ephesians 4:2, 3. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful - Colossians 3:15.                                                                              

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are the Peacemaker. Let us also be the peacemakers and make peace with everyone. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.