Text: Hebrews 12:14
Further Reading: 1 Peter 2:19-24
Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
Hebrews 12:14 NKJV
MESSAGE
In a world filled with fightings and people tearing each other apart, nothing seems more important than. The peace the world seeks it cannit find because she has rejected the Prince of Peace. This peace has been given to us believers and thus we are the only instrument of peace in our society.
It is true that we are called the light of this world so that we through the light of Christ in us can quench every form of darkness. One of those forms of darkness we see around is the lack of peace caused by disagreement, fighthings, false acccusations and many more.
Many family are in Chaos because the husband and wife are constantly exchanging abuses and some exchanging blows and kicks. In such scenario, God want you to be an instrument of peace to such a family.
By so doing the Bible says that you are blessed and many will call you God’s child. Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 NKJV
Also, peoole will try to offend you. They want to check if you truly carry meek and kind nature of Christ. At this point you must remember Christ and how He dealt with similar situation.
Who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; I Peter 2:23 NKJV
When you live in such way, many will see your good works and will be encouraged to want to know your God. Also, you will live a stress free life that leads to eternity of bliss with God if you also live a holy life.
REFLECTION
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans 12:18 NKJV
The pursuit of peace with people who disagree may not be easy but must ask the Prince of Peace to live one day at a time with such individuals.
PRAYER
Father, please help me to live a peaceful life always.
