Peace with Ourselves
More often than not, we are not at peace because we are upset with ourselves: blaming ourselves or feeling guilty for brokenness. Finding peace with ourselves
Patience for God’s Handiwork
It is not time that heals all things, but our Lord who works in the waiting.
Be Courageous and Act Humbly
We need to be like Abigail and embrace courage, act humbly, and go beyond recognizing issues by acting on them.
Praise Him in the Midst
God is worthy of our praise and we have to praise Him. He is our rallying cry, the one who sustains us. Praise him even in conflict.
For the Good of Many
Esther sees that through one man all Jews were threatened and through one woman there is a chance for re-establishing peace. Esther as a peacemaker of God
Trusted Counsel
Jethro says no man can do this alone and that it merely wears out everyone involved. God provides trusted council.
Power and the Peacemaker
Similarly, when we rest in the knowledge that we are blessed by God, why do we always have to have the last word or come out on top or be the winner!
Peacemakers love our neighbors
This Samaritan man goes quietly about his day while disobeying the customs and unwritten rules of his time. Peacemakers love their neighbors
Civil Disobedience as God’s Will
Civil disobedience is the response to the Spirit’s disquiet within us.
Elisha’s Respect for the Enemy
When I am ready to pounce and make sure the adversary understands the problems caused and what they deserve for having done this, Elisha follows Jesus. What would Jesus Do? Mercy. Respect. Dignity.
Three Peacemakers of the Early Church
God is with us and moves within our problems and solutions in ways we could not imagine. Like these three men, we have to address it, seek God’s will, and unify the parties to make peace.
Solomon's Wisdom
Every father who resolves conflict between his teenagers, every coworker who seeks compromise between polarized thoughts, every man or woman who confronts the issues and doesn’t avoid confrontation, everyone who restores a brother or sister to the Lord and recovers from sin is a peacemaker. As children of God, we are called to be peacemakers.
Identity: Paul
Paul worked as hard for God before his blinding-light experience as he did after, but the result of the purpose came in line with God’s ultimate plan only upon knowing Him.
Equipped for My Purpose
You have a purpose that He will ensure you are prepared for, giving you all the tools and skills necessary.
Know my Purpose in Life
It may take some time and assistance from others, but purpose is not something that God has left among the mysteries. He wants us to know why he has created us.