“Peace on earth for all…” (Luke 2:14) That’s what Christmas offers! In a world with many conflicts, not only in personal lives, but in the corporate life of churches as well, it is helpful to realize that one of the messages of Christmas is peace, and the challenge presented by Jesus is that of being a peacemaker. When the spirit of Christmas dwells within, it addresses the discord and conflict that divides and offers a bridge to reconciliation made possible through love. One of Jesus’ greatest messages was this: “Blessed are the peacemakers…” To be a peacemaker is to become a gift to others.
Rev. Tim Farabaugh, a ministerial colleague, recently wrote a devotion that included this thought: “To bring peace and resolve conflicts, we must first seek God and ask God to guide us in finding a peaceful solution.” For some, peace will be the greatest gift they can receive this Christmas. Where and for whom do you need to be a peacemaker this holy season?
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