Blessed are the Peacemakers
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God" Matt. 5:9
"For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; the peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness." James 3:14-18
It's hard for me to understand the violence and hatred between the Israelis and the Palestinians. So many have died on both sides. Young and old, innocent and guilty. I cannot understand the hatred that drives statements from Arab leaders who call for the annialiation of all Jews. There is more trouble brewing there today as the stand-off continues over the captured Israeli soldier. I'm deeply troubled and saddened over that part of the world. I pray for peace. But not a cheap peace, not a cowardly peace. The precursory years to World War II taught us that "peace at any price" is too high a price. The peace I pray for is a difficult peace. It is a peace that can only be achieved by the hand of God. It involves a different kind of warfare. Spiritual warefare. It involves the unfolding of God's plan for all nations and ultimately the unfolding and closing of all human history. I believe there will always be an ebb and flow of peace in the world, like the poor, conflict will always be with us, until Christ returns and brings with him perfect justice and peace.
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls, and security within your citadels. " Psalm 122:6-7
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"For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; the peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness." James 3:14-18
It's hard for me to understand the violence and hatred between the Israelis and the Palestinians. So many have died on both sides. Young and old, innocent and guilty. I cannot understand the hatred that drives statements from Arab leaders who call for the annialiation of all Jews. There is more trouble brewing there today as the stand-off continues over the captured Israeli soldier. I'm deeply troubled and saddened over that part of the world. I pray for peace. But not a cheap peace, not a cowardly peace. The precursory years to World War II taught us that "peace at any price" is too high a price. The peace I pray for is a difficult peace. It is a peace that can only be achieved by the hand of God. It involves a different kind of warfare. Spiritual warefare. It involves the unfolding of God's plan for all nations and ultimately the unfolding and closing of all human history. I believe there will always be an ebb and flow of peace in the world, like the poor, conflict will always be with us, until Christ returns and brings with him perfect justice and peace.
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls, and security within your citadels. " Psalm 122:6-7
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isreal
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posted by Jan Blencowe at 2:26 PM
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