Oct.
21, 2019 Monday Message:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Matt. 5:9 NIV
This
scripture points to reconciliation. For example, if there was a disagreement or
conflict – between you and someone else, or between 2 parties where you’re the
mediator – and you reach an agreement to put the issue behind you and restore
the relationship, that’s reconciliation. And reconciliation replaces conflict
with peace.
In
our spiritual walk, we must first reconcile with God. Toward that goal, Jesus
is the Great Peacemaker, reconciling mankind’s relationship with the Father by
paying the price for our sins. When our relationship with the Father is
restored, our inherent state of conflict is replaced with peace. “Shalom” was
the standard greeting in Jesus’ day, which translates, “peace to you.” The
shalom greeting also includes good health, lack of conflict, abundance, oneness
with God, and prosperity, but most of all, peace.
Since
we now have a relationship with Jesus, we can share the Good News with others,
making disciples of all nations, helping others reconcile their relationship
with God. We have been so blessed by what Jesus did for us that we feel
compelled to pass it on. We become conflict-resolvers, “peacemakers,” children
of God! Shalom!
Norton
Lawellin
Jesus
in the City Fellowship meets next Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, 3249 30th
Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406, 10:30 AM. Paul summarizes Jesus’ walk on earth,
Good News for us all! Founding Pastor Michael Pilla teaches from 1 Corinthians
15:1-11.
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