Peacemaker -
 Living Out the Miracle of God’s Peace

Why does Jesus expect us to be peacemakers? Because peace is central to God’s character and redemptive mission on earth. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, embodies peace by reconciling humanity to God through His life, death, and resurrection (Col. 1:19-22). His peace is not mere absence of conflict or superficial harmony, but a deep, spiritual reconciliation that flows from loving righteousness and truth. Peacemakers are not those who just live in peace, but they are those who bring about peace, overcoming evil with good. We are called to be instruments of this peace by loving our enemies, blessing those who persecute us, and working for reconciliation among others in our life. Jesus says that peacemaking is a witness of God’s kingdom to the world. The unity, love and peace among believers, which peacemakers nurture, serve as a powerful testimony of God’s transforming work, which is a powerful invitation to others to join us in God’s kingdom (John 13:35).