Scripture to Read: Matthew 5:9
Our Lord is our Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), and since we surrendered to Him as Lord, He expects us to be “peacemakers.” Jesus said, in Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” What a privilege to be called children of God and because we are His children, He wants us to be an imitator of Him (Ephesians 5:1). To be a “peacemaker” means we biblically seek to be in right fellowship with the people around us. Peacemaker Ministries in Colorado have incredible resources to help believers be true “peacemakers.” When we enter a conflict, God wants us to deal with the conflict in a manner that honors Him as our God. Four Principles from Peacemaker Ministries can help us all be better peacemakers in any conflict. We must 1. GLORIFY GOD: “How can I glorify God and give witness to what Christ has done for me in this situation?” (1 Corinthians 10:31) 2. GET THE LOG OUT OF MY OWN EYE: “How have I contributed to this conflict and what do I need to do to help resolve it?” (Matthew 7:1–5) 3. GENTLY RESTORE: “How can I lovingly serve others by helping them understand how they have contributed to this conflict?” (Galatians 6:1–2) 4. GO AND BE RECONCILED: “How can I demonstrate God’s forgiveness and encourage a reasonable solution to this conflict?” (Matthew 5:23–24). As we ask ourselves the above questions and fall in line with what God’s Word teaches us, we can be the “peacemakers” God wants us to be.
Challenge & Application
· What did God teach you today about being a peacemaker for His glory?
· How will you begin to practice the peacemaking principles in your life and show the love of Christ to all?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!