A Reflection On Peace

When I want to be a peacemaker in the world

What makes for peace? The world thinks it is political agreements, law enforcement, education, economic prosperity, and more. But the real key to peace is spiritual. And the Prince of Peace is the One who holds the key. Real peace involves a change of heart, and the only thing that can really change a human heart is the gospel of Jesus. It’s the only thing that fundamentally alters the fallen nature we’re born with.

What can you do to create peace on this violent planet? You can try to encourage it, enforce it, legislate it, financially support it, or socially orchestrate it. But unless your efforts reach the human heart, you’ve only inhibited conflict, not created peace. To be a real peacemaker, you must introduce people to the only power on the planet that can change a heart from within—Jesus. His Spirit reconciles a person to God and transforms human relationships. Let His Spirit work through you. Be a peacemaker. And you—and your world—will be blessed.

God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9