Let us all pray that the peace will continue, and that the peacemakers will prevail.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”.
“Peacemakers” are individuals who go beyond merely avoiding conflict; they are proactive in resolving disputes and fostering peace, reflecting the character of God who is the ultimate source of peace. This peace signifies complete well-being and unity, both with God and among people.




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The root of the term “peacemakers” comes from the Greek verb that means “to do.” It describes action and initiative. Someone has to force the combatants to the table and give them a reason to put down their arms. Notice Jesus did not say “Blessed are the peacewishers or the peacehopers or the peacedreamers or the peacelovers or the peacetalkers.” Peace must be made. Peace never happens by chance. A peacemaker is never passive. They always take the initiative. They are up and doing.
So when these two words are taken together, “peace” and “maker,” it describes one who actively pursues peace. The peacemaker pursues more than the absence of conflict; they don’t avoid strife (in fact, sometimes, peacemaking will create strife); they aren’t merely seeking to appease the warring parties; they aren’t trying to accommodate everyone. Instead, they are pursuing all the beauty and blessedness of God upon another. As William Barclay translates this verse, “They are people who produce right relationships in every sphere of life.”
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