Memorise:
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be
called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
18 And
all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus
Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit,
that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their
trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then
we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we
pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
Message
When Adam and Eve fell into
sin in the Garden of Eden, this brought enmity between the Creator and His
human creator. The first man and woman decided to love when God hated (Genesis
3:6). It is unfortunate that this spiritual depravity has continued till date.
Men tend to love the world more than their Creator as a result of the lust of
the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life (1 John
2:14-14).
“Therefore the LORD God sent him
forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So
he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden
Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the
tree of life.” Genesis 3:23-24
The enmity and separation
symbolised by the scripture above lingered for a very long time until God
decided to reconcile mankind to Himself. God’s expectation is that men will get
reconciled to Him by accepting the hand of love He has stretched out to
humanity. Like the father of the prodigal son, God is expectantly waiting for
mankind to come home to eternal bliss. God wants to make children out of his
human creation.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for
they shall be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9
Who are the peacemakers?
The peacemakers are those who realise their state of enmity with God and
endeavour to forsake their sinful ways of life in order to please Him. Apostle
Paul wrote that:
“And all things are of God, who
hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ , and hath given to us the
ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the
world unto himself , not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath
committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” 2
Corinthians 5:18-19
Have you been reconciled
with your Lord and Maker? Do not forget that the peacemakers are blessed; they
will enjoy the benefits associated with being a child of God.
Action Point
Are you struggling with God on any issue in your
head or heart? Be reconciled to God today by submitting to his will.
BIBLE
IN A YEAR Isaiah 65-66, Acts 13:1-25
AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye
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