Blessed Are The Peacemakers

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” — Matthew 5:9 Peace is not found in the absence of conflict; it’s found in the presence of Christ. “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8 A peacemaker is a fighter who seeks to bring peace. “God demonstrated His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8 “Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans 5:1 How Do We Become Peacemakers? 1. We get peace from God. Peace is a person. We experience peace with God. We experience peace with ourselves. “…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:6-7 We experience peace in our lives. “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 2. We extend peace to others. “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” — Romans 12:16–18 We must see others the way God sees them. “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him…” — Genesis 1:27 We must live sent. “And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” — James 3:18 “And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.” — James 3:18 (NLT)