“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Mt. 5:9, NIV)
The amazing thing about a man being arrested for disturbing the peace these days is that he found any! Yes, the dove of peace still finds the world covered with the waters of hate and jealousy. What the nations of the world need is a peace conference with the Prince of Peace. However, there will be no national nor international peace as long as God remains unseated at the conference table. In a world of increasing political and social division, Christians are to be peacemakers – agents of reconciliation; a roll of active effort to bridge divides and seek common ground.
It begins with listening and seeking to understand others. “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” (Js. 1:19) This attitude is more apt to foster productive dialogue and open doors to understanding different perspectives in divisive times. Being a peacemaker also involves advocating for justice and fairness; thus, the Bible frequently calls for standing up for the oppressed. Through His sacrifice for our sins, peacemakers reconcile humanity to God, rooted in the hope of Christ. Yet, sadly, most people on earth don’t even know who God and His Son, Jesus, is.
Unlike our nation’s Founding Fathers, I get the feeling that most of our governing officials are not as religious as they could and should be. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that there are a bunch of calloused, contentious, and crochety old congressmen who get their jollies fussing, feuding, and strutting around showing off their lack of wisdom and common sense.
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD.” (Psalm. 33:12)
-John Driggers, Spiritual Advisor for Myers-Davis Life Coaching (10/14/2024, V6 #42)
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