November 21 Instrument of Peace – James 3：13-18

Millions of people were killed during two world wars. While not on the same scale or magnitude, devastation can also occur in our personal lives. Our family, workplace, church, or neighborhood can also be hovered over by the dark shadows of conflict. This is one of the reasons God calls us to be makers of peace in the world. But to do so we must rely on His wisdom. Apostle James wrote, (James 3:17–18) “The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”

The role of peacemaker is important because of its harvest. The word, righteousness means “right standing” or “right relationship.” Peacemakers help restore right relationships. No wonder Jesus said, (Matthew 5:9) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”  We, as God’s children, relying on His wisdom, become devices of His peace where it’s needed most.

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