PEACEMAKERS – By Pastor Linda Robinson

Pastor Linda Robinson -
California, USA

Matthew 5:9 “Happy are those who strive for peace-they shall be called the sons of God.”

We as sons of God are called to be peacemakers (makers and maintainers of peace); and inspired to create, seek and pursue peace (Psalms 34:14). Our resources and strength comes from the One who is “The Prince of Peace” and the God of Peace” (Isaiah.9:6; Rom.15:33). God has called us to promote, produce and delight in breathing His love, mercy, forgiveness and wisdom into the lives of people. He uses us as vessels to take the Spirit of life and peace, causing reconciliation (mutual change, agreement and harmony) by forming and coming together as a whole, and making a difference in the lives of others.

With the rise of conflict and conflicting issues, struggles and sufferings with many people worldwide, it is obvious that people need help. We, as ministers and leaders, have a mandate from God to be that bridge of help. God’s plan and purpose is that we conform to the image and likeness of His Son (Rom. 8:28-29), grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (II Pet. 3:18). As we mature in the midst of our conflicts and sufferings, it causes us to be more like Him.

The church can affect the world and have a greater impact, local and worldwide, when we step into our position of authority (strong and mighty), utilize the gifts that Christ bestowed unto us, by preparing His Bride in perfecting and full equipping, to do the work of ministering toward building up His body (Eph. 4:8-13). In addition, building strong relationships with those we are trying to reach, illuminating God’s love and inciting a new and different vision of our thinking, for others and ourselves who are dealing with a false identity of being a Christian. With this in place, many will come to know the truth, be fruitful as we fill the earth using all its resources in the service of God and man.