Blessed Are The Peacemakers
“Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
By Bro. Edward Low | 6 April 2025 | Matthew 5:9 (NKJV)
Matthew 5:9 (NKJV) – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
Jesus' statement on peacemakers highlights a crucial kingdom value: peace is not just the absence of conflict but the presence of reconciliation—first with God, then with ourselves and others. To understand this, we must start with the reality that sin causes separation from God. Our disobedience creates enmity with God (James 4:4), cuts us off from His presence (Isaiah 59:2), and places all humanity in a state of spiritual conflict (Romans 3:23). The internal war between the flesh and the Spirit (Galatians 5:17) further intensifies this division.
But the beauty of the gospel is that peace can be restored through Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 proclaims that we are justified by faith and now have peace with God through Jesus. He is the only way to the Father (John 14:6), and through Him, we are no longer enemies but children reconciled to our Creator. This restoration begins when we repent, confess Jesus as Lord, and believe in His resurrection (Romans 10:9–10; Acts 3:19). The result is a renewed relationship with God and true inner peace.
Jesus did not come merely to calm storms—He came to bring eternal peace through His sacrifice. As Colossians 1:19–20 declares, He made peace through the blood of His cross, reconciling all things to Himself. The gospel is, at its core, a gospel of peace (Acts 10:36, Romans 10:15), and Christ’s followers are called to be ambassadors of that peace (2 Corinthians 5:18–20).
To be a peacemaker is to be actively involved in the ministry of reconciliation. We are not just peace-lovers or peacekeepers who avoid conflict, but peacemakers who help restore relationships—starting with pointing others to peace with God. As Jesus commanded in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20), we are to go and make disciples, teaching others the way to peace through obedience to Christ.
Peacemakers must also pursue peace with all people (Hebrews 12:14), striving to live in harmony where possible (Romans 12:18). This requires wisdom that is pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy (James 3:17–18). It means speaking truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), confronting sin gently (Matthew 18:15–17), and not taking vengeance into our own hands, but entrusting judgment to God (Romans 12:19).
True peacemaking involves courage, love, and humility. It calls for us to step into difficult spaces, not to stir up strife but to sow seeds of righteousness in peace. Peacemakers demonstrate the character of God and reflect their identity as His children. This is why Jesus says they will be called sons of God.
In conclusion, the goal of the peacemaker is not merely to stop arguments or ease tensions—it is to restore what has been broken. Peace with God is the foundation, and as recipients of His peace, we are sent into the world to share it boldly and live it daily. Our feet are beautiful not because they avoid trouble, but because they carry the gospel of peace to those still in conflict. As ambassadors of Christ, we must implore others to be reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20)—that is the essence of being a true peacemaker.
