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Thought for the week:
“Blessed are the peacemakers; they will be called children of God.”
Who is Jesus talking about? They have seven characteristics.
They are poor in spirit (:3), so look to God because they know that in and of themselves they are spiritually bankrupt. They mourn over their own sins as well as the sins of the world (:4). They are meek, humble people who are prepared to wait for the Lord to put things right (:5).
They hunger and thirst for justice (:6). They are merciful (:7), and pure in heart (:8), seeking peace without ulterior motives. And they are likely to face rejection because of standing with Jesus for justice (:10).
Does this describe the leaders of the world to whom we often look to bring peace in the world? Does it describe us? It should describe those who follow Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Alan Black
Collect
God, our refuge and strength,
bring near the day when wars shall cease
and poverty and pain shall end,
that earth may know the peace of heaven
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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