05Dec16

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

This week is the second week of advent. Starting yesterday we focus on the concept of peace. Peace on earth good will toward men. Are you a peacemaker? In my life I can look back on lots of different times when I stirred dissention, exaggerated injury, or complained loudly enough to start problems. It almost seems like the default setting to whine and complain about what others are doing. But, the Bible says that when we are called sons of God it is because of our ability to bring peace into the world, not conflict. I think this is one of the ways that the world can see the peace that rests in our hearts due to our faith. What we have on the inside is given an opportunity to affect the way we interact with people outside. But, if you are not at peace; If you are not resting in the security of God; If you are too focused on yourself, then peace will escape your interactions and you will be a bringer of conflict to your own life. How would the people around you describe you? Are you a peacemaker or a conflict bringer?