I AM WHO THE LORD MADE ME! I'M TRUE TO MYSELF!
Those who have PURITY of heart want only one thing: MORE of God. The PROMISE is that we will see God if our hearts are PURE. We will see His GLORY, and we will see Him work. For this reason, those with pure hearts may be the best QUALIFIED to be PEACEMAKERS, bringing enemies TOGETHER and RECONCILING relationships. The PEACE which the Bible calls BLESSED does NOT come from the EVASION of ISSUES; it comes from FACING them, DEALING with them, and CONQUERING them.
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If our God is a PEACEMAKER and we are to be IMITATORS of God, then we are to be PEACEMAKERS. Our ego must be put aside to be a PEACEMAKER. We must be willing to RECEIVE no GLORY or PRAISE. We must be WILLING to appear WEAK, but yet STRONG in the Lord. We may FAIL in our EFFORTS, or be REJECTED, but that is what Jesus did, and that is what we must do to be PEACEMAKERS.
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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (MATTHEW 5:9-10)
Living out the calling to be a peacemaker is both a profound challenge and a rewarding journey. It requires more than just the desire for peace—it calls for a deep transformation of our hearts and minds. In my experience, embracing God’s purpose means deliberately setting aside personal pride and seeking to bring people together even when it feels uncomfortable or when recognition is absent. The phrase "chosen ON PURPOSE" resonates deeply; it reminds me that before doubt or fear, God has already called us worthy, and walking in that conviction empowers us to face conflicts head-on. What struck me most is that peacemaking is not about avoiding issues but about courageously confronting and conquering them with God's strength. This often means appearing weak to the world while being spiritually strong, much like Jesus did. Throughout my own struggles in relationships, I've learned that genuine peace comes from reconciliation, sacrifice, and patience—not from ignoring difficulties. The blessing promised in Matthew 5:9-10 serves as a constant encouragement that being a peacemaker aligns us with God’s heart and kingdom. If we lean into God’s design for purity and peacemaking, we become channels of His glory and instruments of healing in our communities. It’s a radical commitment to humility, faith, and love that transforms not only others but ourselves as well.
