THEME :
A PEACEMAKER?
Memorise:
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9
Read: 2nd Corinthians 5:18-20,
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by
Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself,
not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the
word of reconciliation.
20 Now then we are ambassadors for
Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's
stead, be ye reconciled to God.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : ISAIAH 65-66 and ACTS 13:1-25
Message :
When Adam and Eve fell into sin in the Garden of Eden, this brought
enmity between the Creator and His human creator. The first man and
woman decided to love what God hated (Genesis 3:6). It is unfortunate
that this spiritual depravity has continued till date. Men tend to love
the world more than their Creator as a result of the lust of the eye,
the lust of the flesh and the pride of life (1st John 2:14-15).
“Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till
the ground from whence he was taken. So he drove out the man; and he
placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword
which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.”
Genesis 3:23-24
The enmity and separation symbolised by the scripture above lingered
for a very long time until God decided to reconcile mankind to Himself.
God’s expectation is that men will get reconciled to Him by accepting
the hand of love He has stretched out to humanity. Like the father of
the prodigal son, God is expectantly waiting for mankind to come home to
eternal bliss. God wants to make children out of his human creation.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
Matthew 5:9
Who are the peacemakers? The peacemakers are those who realise their
state of enmity with God and endeavour to forsake their sinful ways of
life in order to please Him. Apostle Paul wrote that:
“And all
things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ ,
and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God
was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself , not imputing their
trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of
reconciliation.”
2nd Corinthians 5:18-19
Have you been reconciled with your Lord and Maker? Do not forget that
the peacemakers are blessed; they will enjoy the benefits associated
with being a child of God.
Action Point :
Are you struggling with God on any issue in your head or heart? Be reconciled to God today by submitting to his will.
Unto thee oh Lord I surrender all, pls help me.
Good morning sir/ ma.
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