Day 4:

Becoming a Peacemaker

Devotional

In a world that seems increasingly divided, God is calling His people to be something different - peacemakers. This isn't about avoiding conflict or compromising truth. It's about actively sowing righteousness in peace. Peacemaking is an art that requires both courage and wisdom. It means being willing to step into tense situations and bring God's perspective. It means choosing to see people as God sees them, even when they're difficult. It means responding with grace when others respond with hostility. The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. This means that when we choose to be peacemakers, we're actually planting seeds of righteousness that will grow and multiply. Our peaceful responses don't just defuse immediate conflicts - they create lasting change. Being a peacemaker doesn't mean you'll always be popular. Sometimes people want to stay angry, want to hold onto their divisions. But as followers of Christ, we're called to a higher standard. We're called to break cycles of division and create new patterns of unity. Remember, if you're right and they're wrong, and you believe the Word of God, you know what will happen in the end. So why be mad? Why contribute to the division? Instead, trust God's justice and focus on being His instrument of peace.

Bible Verse

'And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.' - James 3:18

Reflection Question

What specific steps can you take this week to be a peacemaker in a relationship or situation where there's currently division or tension?

Quote And the fruits of righteousness are sown in peace of them that make peace.

Prayer

God, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is division, let me bring unity. Give me the courage to step into difficult situations and the wisdom to know how to bring Your peace. Help me trust Your justice so I don't need to fight every battle. Amen.