“Blessed are the peacemakers”
– Jesus (Matthew 5:9)
For most of us, peace equals calm. It’s when we’re at rest.
But that’s the outcome, the result. The getting there is a different thing entirely.
The picture of peace that Jesus gave us was not magical, but balanced.
“Forgive, if you have anything against anyone” (Mark 11:25)
and
“Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12)
It takes effort–sometimes a lot–to make peace.
Sometimes, even, it’s the hardest thing we will do.
Other times still, it will cost us more than we’re comfortable losing.
Jesus said:
“In me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation.
“But take heart;
“I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
It does no good to run away from this fight. No matter how hard it is.
No other alternative is better.
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