Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

This text is a part of Jesus "Sermon on the Mount." Also known as the "Beatitudes" which is a declaration of "blessedness" spoken by Jesus.

Jesus says "blessed are the "peacemakers."

Peace-Shalom in Hebrew. Harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquility and can be used idiomatically to mean both hello and goodbye.

Peace is more than just the absence of conflict. It has a lot to do with our day to day relationship with one another also, be it people or nations.

Peace just does not happen on it's own. It has to be desired and then acted upon.

What the world needs now is "peace" with God and the peace of God.

As Christians, we are called to be "peacemakers " and not confusion or trouble makers.

Peacemakers are not only "blessed", but they are also called the "children of God." Oh, what a breath of fresh air and a sigh of relief these words bring to those of us who were once alienated from God with a spirit of unrest and no peace, but are now reconciled back to Him through Christ Jesus.

Because of what Christ did for us in reconciling us back to God, we should put forth every effort at every opportunity to make peace with one another.

Are you at odds or war with someone? Do you want peace between you and them? It has to start with you!

Being a peacemaker is much more than the absence of war, or being “against war.” It is the presence of God's love in the midst of hate and evil.

Peace isn’t just tolerating each other. Peace is about recognizing ourselves in others. Peace is about realizing that we are ll in the battle of life together. Peace is about recognizing the need for each other.

If you daily make the choice as a child of God to be a "peacemaker" Jesus says you are not only blessed, but you shall be called a "child of God" who seeks the good for all through loving people as Christ has loved you.

Is Jesus describing you when He says "blessed are the peacemakers?

Where do you stand concerning peace in your relationship with others?

God bless.

Debra