Thursday; June 25
One of my favorite statements of the Bible comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:10). There are several reasons I like this verse, but I have to admit that anything that will align me with our Heavenly Father is a pretty noble pursuit. I think that, inherently, most of us understand the value of making peace, but as I pondered this a few days ago, I thought of a couple specific examples. Maybe the most important way God made peace was when He completed the process of forgiveness. When we sin, we are at odds with Him, but through His mercy and His Son’s sacrifice we can be restored to a peaceful relationship with Them. Additionally, the Lord has established a way that all kinds of diverse people can enjoy a peaceful co-existence. We don’t have to look alike nor do we have to agree on everything to be able to live in peace. When we embrace God’s worldv...