DATE : THURSDAY 22nd JANUARY 2015
THEME : A PEACEMAKER?
Memorise:
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God. Matthew 5:9
Read: 2nd Corinthians 5:18-20,
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself
by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of
reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto
himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath
committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did
beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye
reconciled to God.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : ISAIAH 65-66 and ACTS 13:1-25
Message
When Adam and Eve fell into sin in the Garden of Eden, this
brought enmity between the Creator and His human creator.
The first man and woman decided to love when God hated
(Genesis 3:6). It is unfortunate that this spiritual depravity has
continued till date. Men tend to love the world more than their
Creator as a result of the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and
the pride of life (1st John 2:14-14).
“Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of
Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So he drove
out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden
Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to
keep the way of the tree of life.”
Genesis 3:23-24
The enmity and separation symbolised by the scripture above
lingered for a very long time until God decided to reconcile
mankind to Himself. God’s expectation is that men will get
reconciled to Him by accepting the hand of love He has
stretched out to humanity. Like the father of the prodigal son,
God is expectantly waiting for mankind to come home to eternal
bliss. God wants to make children out of his human creation.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.”
Matthew 5:9
Who are the peacemakers? The peacemakers are those who
realise their state of enmity with God and endeavour to forsake
their sinful ways of life in order to please Him. Apostle Paul
wrote that:
“And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by
Jesus Christ , and hath given to us the ministry of
reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the
world unto himself , not imputing their trespasses unto them;
and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.”
2nd Corinthians 5:18-19
Have you been reconciled with your Lord and Maker? Do not
forget that the peacemakers are blessed; they will enjoy the
benefits associated with being a child of God.
Action Point :
Are you struggling with God on any issue in your head or
heart? Be reconciled to God today by submitting to his will.
AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE
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