PEACEMAKERS, the SEVENTH BEATITUDE    Matthew 5:9

This post concerns the names assigned to peacemakers.

Peacemakers according to Jesus, have a special designation, Matthew 5:9. “Blessed… the peacemakers, for they shall… called sons of God.” People’s names come from what they do. The Cat Lady befriends stray cats. The Coffee Man knows everything about coffee. Those engaged in peacemaking find themselves named Sons of God. Thus, peacemakers belong to God’s family.

This identifying should not surprise us. Consider what the angels sang at Jesus’ birth, Luke 2:13-14.  “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”  Jesus came to provide peace to people in a world constantly torn by sin and conflict.

God always desired peace for the world. He offered peace to Israel, Numbers 6:26. “…the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”

God prophesied through Isaiah about Jesus, Isaiah 9:6. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; … and his name shall be called … Prince of Peace.”

So, how does this peace come about? Romans 5:1. “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, peace with God comes from obedience to the gospel because Jesus died on the cross to cover our sins. Romans 5:6-9. “For while we were still weak, …Christ died for the ungodly. …but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we… saved by him from the wrath of God.”

As peacemakers, we constantly strive to convert others to Jesus so that they can have the peace of God in their lives.

So, what did we learn?

1.God wants peace for all people.

2.Peace with God comes from accepting and obeying His Son.

3.We are called Sons of God when we convert others to obeying Jesus.

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