Are you a peacemaker? How about the people that you surround yourself with? I think that all of us are weak at times, seeking the exact opposite of peace when things are not going well or when we are in a foul mood. In these instances, what do we make? Trouble, conflict, even war.
The teachings on the Sermon of the Mount are often taken like those of a fortune cookie, but I urge you not to accept these words of Jesus lightly. These are not meant to be clever quips to interest his listeners. These are the urges of Christ in an attempt to save our souls and to show us the path to heaven.
Think about what it would mean to be indeed “a peacemaker.” Someone who seeks peace with all they do, say and think. Someone who MAKES peace with all they do, state, and think. I certainly fall so short of this command. Even the words that I am currently writing have a tinge of aggression behind them, but it is because I want the world to be a more peaceful place. Think about what is happening in current events: is there anything the world needs more than peace and understanding? Think if even a tiny percentage of the people of Earth indeed were peacemakers. What a profound difference that would have on the events that happen every day! Be a peacemaker yourself and lead by example. If you seek peace, it will touch others around you and lead them to do the same.
We are all sons of God through our faith. One step in the right direction is by seeking peace. Pray with this verse in mind, and ask for forgiveness about an event where you did not seek peace. Quiet a troubled heart and hold this verse in your heart for the next time. The Spirit of God is a peaceful one, and our salvation relies on a quiet, righteous, and faithful spirit. We must love our enemies (Matthew 5:44), our neighbours, ourselves, and God (Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 22:36-40). Do these things, and I do not doubt you will create peace with all you do, say, and think. Thanks be to God.
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