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

BLESSED=makarios in the greek and is defined as happy, blessed, to be envied.

PEACE MAKER=eirénopoios in the greek and is defined as peacemaking, a peacemaker. One who makes peace by reconciling parties that are at variance.

TROUBLE MAKER= tarachopoiós in the greek and is described as one who makes trouble, especially between people. One who cause unpleasantness, quarrels, or fights, especially by encouraging people to oppose authority.

This text is a part of Jesus Sermon on the Mount called the "BEATITUDE".

The "Beatitudes" describes what should be the characteristics of God's people in the earth. Those who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus by faith in God's atoning work at the cross on their behalf as full payment for our sins.

People everywhere are searching for "peace". True and everlasting "peace" can only be found in a personal relationship with Christ Jesus. Everything else is temporary.

As people of God, we are daily becoming "sons and daughters" of God through the work of the Holy Spirit of God that indwells us. Yes, it is through our obedience to the leading of God's Spirit that we are daily being transformed into the likeness of Christ. No, it is not of our own efforts or works, IT'S ALL GOD'S WORK in and through us!

Romans 5:1-Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Peacemaker or troublemaker? Which best describes your daily routine? One of making peace or one who is a troublemaker who causes problems everywhere you go?

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

My prayer for you all on today is that "peacemaker" describe who you are this day and everyday.

God bless.

Debra