“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.”Matthew 5:9 NLT
Jesus said: “peace I give you, not as the world gives, so don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27
We hear a lot about President Trump working for peace in the world, however, true peace comes through following Jesus not man- made rules and regulations. Man-made peace helps for a time, but there is always an underlying fermentation of evil, boiling, ready to explode.
How can I work for peace? First, I must have it inside, onky then can I go into the fray and work for peace among men. In Luke 2:14 we read: “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”Luke 2:14 NLT
The angels announced the birth of Christ and funnily enough proclaimed peace. We know there was not worldly peace in Israel, it was inhabited by Roman rule and corrupt Herod. Not long after this proclamation and angel warned Joseph to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus, as Herod was about to kill all babies in Bethlehem because he feared Jesus. So, we must therefore conclude the peace spoken of was not worldly peace. Rather it was the Prince of Peace who had come in the small frame of Jesus.
How do I have peace inside? I must make Jesus Lord of my life and allow Him to rule and reign. It is only His peace I can bring to the earth. Amen!
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