God’s Peace-Plan

 1 Kings 16; 2 Chronicles 15-16; Colossians 1

“He is the image of the invisible God…he is the head of the body, the church…For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”

Colossians 1:15, 18-20

God’s global peace-plan is found in Christ and his Gospel. The Church, or body of Christ, is the vehicle in which God’s peace-plan is expressed.

Are we aware of the scope of God’s intentions for the Church?

The forgiveness of sin is not just so individuals can go to heaven. The atonement can heal nations, warring cultures, and ancient wounds. God has made peace possible in every conflict in heaven and on earth through Christ’s death and shed blood on the cross. No other blood needs to be sacrificed. 

If the Church were to live this message sacrificially in every conflict around the world, how many lives would be spared?

“Lord Jesus, you are heaven’s peace-plan on earth, and our hope for today. Awaken your Church to her mission, for your glory.”