Our Identity Through Peace

I Samuel 20-21; Psalms 34, Matthew 5 

“’Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God…Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven…’”

Matthew 5:9, 44, 45

Living the gospel of reconciliation is not an option for a Christ-follower; it is a command. We are peacemakers who love their enemies because we are children of our Father in Heaven. Peacemaking in the way of Jesus is an issue of identity, not just discipleship. We make peace with others because we live in peace with God. Peace with God is only possible through Jesus, so we testify that Jesus is our peace. As we live the peace of Christ in all relationships, we, too, are blessed and we enjoy the Father’s presence. Through Jesus we pray to our Father for our enemies, recognizing that our Father desires that no one would die without a knowledge of who he is. We are a living representation of our Father’s reconciling love on this earth.

Who are we making peace with and praying for today?

“Lord Jesus, you are my peace. Love through me, for your glory.”