Friday, February 4, 2022

Friday, February 4, 2022
2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

In the Apostle Paul’s final message to the church of Corinth, he urges them to live in peace with one another as one mind and body. He reminds them that the God of love and peace will always be with them; a reminder that we need even today. With God among us and Christ in our hearts, a life of peace and unity with one another should come naturally.

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Thursday, February 3, 2022
James 3:17-18

But 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.

Imagine if everyone had the wisdom that comes from heaven. The world would be a better place if everyone was peace-loving, considerate, and full of mercy. As Christ’s representatives here on earth, we should be doing everything we can to create that ideal world by being the peacemakers He called us to be.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Colossians 3:13

…Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Jesus set the ultimate example of love and mercy, and as followers of Christ, we should seek to emulate His love with those we meet. Especially now, the world is divided by strife and disagreement, and it’s easy to get caught up in the discord. Being a peacemaker means being a light in the dark, forgiving those who have wronged you, and showing them the same mercy that God showed you.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

Being a peacemaker means building others up instead of tearing them down. Words of encouragement, a helping hand and even prayer are all ways we can help build others up. By doing so, we are not only helping others, but setting an example for fellow believers.

Monday, January 31, 2022

Monday, January 31, 2022
Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

The world has enough strife and unrest as it is. As God’s children, we’ve been called not to make war with the world, but to make peace with everyone we meet. How can we expect to show the love of Christ to the world if we aren’t willing to be peacemakers

Friday, January 28, 2022

Friday, January 28, 2022
2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.

Persevering through trials can not only strengthen our faith, but the faith of those around us as well. Paul praises the Thessalonian church for their steadfastness through the hardships they face; their perseverance has been a source of encouragement and inspiration to other believers. Let your faith in God through troubling times be a testament to others.