Peacemakers

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

Good morning ladies,

There is a saying in Awana that you always “have to stomp the circle.” which comes from the tradition in Awana that every game is finished by someone running into the center of the circle and either grabbing a pin, a beanbag or if both all already taken, stomping your foot on the empty space. Basically it conveys the idea you always have to finish what you start.

That is how I have felt about the Sermon on the Mount. Some of you might remember that I started writing about it earlier, but I got to this verse and stopped.

I told you the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, referred to as the Beatitudes, addresses who we are because of Christ. The next two chapters speak to how we are to act because of that. Nothing about the Sermon on the Mount can be accomplished without the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. You can try, but you will only end up being frustrated.

And this verse is a perfect example.

What does it mean to be a peacemaker?

All of us know someone who is really easy to get along with. They are very laid back and don’t really ever get upset about how things turn out.

Is that a peacemaker?

I don’t think so. Otherwise those of us who aren’t like that are doomed.

A peacemaker is someone who cares about what God cares about-and that’s people. They love others more than they love themselves. They realize there is a bigger picture than whether or not things are done “their way.”

It is not easy to be a peacemaker. You have to be humble, you have to love, and you have to die to your own agenda. Basically you have to be like Christ, who came to earth to do His Father’s will and save the lost.

And if you can do that-you will be called a son of God.

Love,
Jill