3 13 Called to Peacemaking

Описание: Called to Peacemaking | Daily Devotional (Matthew 5:9)

SEVENTH BEATITUDE CONTINUES: Characteristics of peacemakers (Part 1). Apostle tells us: 'God has called us to peace' (1 Corinthians 7:15). Also: God 'reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation' (2 Corinthians 5:18). Ministry of reconciliation IS peacemaking. Those whom God called to peace, He also calls to MAKE peace. Today and tomorrow we'll look at FOUR things that characterize peacemaker. Today: first two. FIRST: He is one who has made peace with God. Before we came to Christ, God was at war with us. Whatever we thought consciously about God, our hearts were AGAINST Him. But 'while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through death of His Son' (Romans 5:10). God reconciled us to Himself through work of Christ on cross. Our battle with God ended. Our peace with Him began. Because we've been given God's peace, we can share God's peace with others (Ephesians 6:15). Received peace → share peace. Can't give what haven't received. SECOND: Peacemaker leads others to make peace with God. Christians are body of sinners cleansed by Jesus Christ, commissioned to carry His gospel to rest of world. Once freed from shackles of sin, Christian doesn't look DOWN on fellow sinners. Realizes they are beggars who've been FED, now called to help FEED others. Our purpose: preach 'peace through Jesus Christ' (Acts 10:36). To lead sinner to saving knowledge of Jesus Christ is most peacemaking act believer can perform. That's your ministry as ambassador of Christ.

🙏 What You'll Discover:
• Called to peace (1 Cor 7:15)
• Ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18)
• Four characteristics (two today)
• FIRST: Made peace with God (Romans 5:10)
• Reconciled while enemies
• Received peace → share peace
• SECOND: Leads others to make peace
• Preach peace through Christ (Acts 10:36)
• Beggars fed, now feed others

📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:9; 1 Corinthians 7:15; 2 Corinthians 5:18; Romans 5:10; Ephesians 6:15; Acts 10:36

TAKEAWAY: Called to peace = called to make peace through ministry of reconciliation, characterized by making peace with God and leading others to make peace.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 — Cold Open
1:00 — Scripture
1:30 — Called to Peace
2:15 — Ministry of Reconciliation
3:00 — First Characteristic
4:00 — Romans 5:10
5:00 — Second Characteristic
6:00 — Acts 10:36
7:00 — Reflection
8:00 — Application
11:00 — Prayer
12:00 — Takeaway

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