Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons (daughters)
of God.
Matthew 5:9
Have you noticed that the Beatitudes so far seem to be about those who are becoming like Christ? Peacemakers should come as no surprise then, because the prophet Isaiah called Jesus the Prince of Peace long before He was born. At His birth, the angel voices proclaimed, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men. (Luke 2:14)
A peacemaker is someone who endeavors to reconcile humanity with God or with one another. In John 14, Jesus proclaims that He is leaving His peace with us – a peace that is completely different from what the world calls peace. In John 16, Jesus assures us that we will find our peace in Him. It is this heaven-given peace that we are to pass on to those around us, as we make every effort to live in peace with all people. (Hebrews 12:14)
Let There be Peace on Earth
Gaither Vocal Band
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