07/23/2026
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Scripture:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” — Matthew 5:9 (NKJV)
Devotional
Jesus did not say, “Blessed are the peacekeepers,” but “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Peacekeepers often avoid conflict, while peacemakers courageously bring God’s truth, love, and reconciliation into broken relationships.
Jesus Himself is our ultimate Peacemaker, reconciling us to God through His sacrifice on the cross (Colossians 1:20). As His followers, we are ambassadors of reconciliation.
Peacemaking requires humility, patience, listening, forgiveness, and speaking truth in love. It often demands courage, but it produces lasting fruit.
Supporting Scriptures
* Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”
Romans 12:18 NKJV
* Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
Colossians 3:15 NKJV
* Ephesians 4:1–3
“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 4:1-3 NKJV
* 2 Corinthians 5:18–20
“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.”
II Corinthians 5:18-20NKJ
Illustration
A skilled bridge builder does not ignore the river separating two sides. He intentionally builds a path connecting them. Peacemakers build bridges where anger, misunderstanding, and hurt have created division.
Meditation
* Is there a relationship God is calling me to help restore?
* Do my words create peace or increase conflict?
* How can I become a greater ambassador of Christ’s peace?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for making peace between God and me through Your sacrifice. Fill me with Your Spirit so I may become an instrument of peace wherever I go. Give me wisdom, humility, and courage to pursue reconciliation. Amen.
Challenge
Take one intentional step toward restoring a strained relationship through a kind word, sincere apology, or act of love.
❤️ Senior Pastor Brien