Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Peace is one of things that is easy to conceptualize, but not so easy to realize. Our lives are filled with conflict at so many levels. We deal with people who wear on our nerves. When you try to drive somewhere during rush hour (for my So Cal Brothers and Sisters that would be rush hours) you fight to get to where you want to go. When you turn on the news you hear about wars and violence. On a spiritual level you battle with sin and temptation. It seems like we have to battle for everything that’s worthwhile. And yet, God has a different idea about winning:

2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Luke 10:3-6 (NKJ)
"Go; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. "Carry no money belt, no bag, no shoes; and greet no one on the way. "Whatever house you enter, first say, `Peace be to this house.' "If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.”

Peace is a hard thing to find in this world. Fortunately, we know the source of all peace. Jesus will give you the ability to live in peace and to share it with others.

Blessings,
Bill