Blessed In The Mess: The Costly Call To Peacemaking

Peacemaking, as taught by Jesus in the Beatitudes, is a costly and transformative endeavour. True peace—shalom—goes beyond mere absence of conflict; it is about wholeness, justice, and healing, particularly in contexts of oppression and marginalization. In this message, Joash Thomas calls Jesus followers to actively seek the welfare (shalom) of their communities, even if it means sacrificing privileges or facing resistance.