The Rule of Peace: Day 6

"And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness" James 3:18

The ESV Bible commentary tells us that " the legacy of those who bring peace rather than conflict is a harvest of righteousness. The fruit that comes from peacemaking in the Christian Community will be righteous conduct that God will bless."

Do you know 2 or more Believers who are struggling with a difference of opinion or are just plain at odds?

Are you standing back shaking your head, clicking your tongue thinking "They should know better?"

While that may be true, let's not forget that Satan is crafty and very good at what he does....Jesus made no bones about Satan's mission here on earth...he comes to steal, kill, and destroy....

Please don't stand back and choose a side between your siblings. Don't add injury to those who are already injured. Don't allow your Spiritual Family to be divided without the slightest acknowledgement or glance.

Instead, may I encourage you to wisely meddle a bit? Lovingly step in and ask God how you can help bring peace and resolution to an already tumultuous situation before Satan is successful in waging more war amongst siblings within the Body.

We need more peacemakers who will plant the seeds of peace. Those who can not only see the forest for the trees in our disappointments and disagreements with one another, but are also willing to help us find our way out.....

There are few things more devastating than injury sustained within the Body, and there's nothing more witness shattering than when we stand by, along with the world, and watch it happen....

So, to all our peacemakers....Please, stand up!

 

                             ~Prayer~

Grant me a sensitive heart to discern when there is a need for me to sow the seeds of peace. Guard me against harboring love that grows cold and is indifferent to the conflicts and hurts of others. Give me clarity and wisdom in exercising the ministry of reconciliation. Make me an ever-increasing instrument of Your peace, Father. In Jesus' Mighty Name! Amen!