DEVOTION – THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
“BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS”
BY
REV G. MEL DUNN
BRIDGEPORT AND CENTRE SQUARE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
How peaceful the lake looked – how beautiful the mount from which the Lord spoke. It is hard to believe that we who had the opportunity to stand and gaze at the beauty of the scene have been back in our churches for over a month now.
We are back to reality. But I hope never to forget the feeling I had standing where Jesus taught us to be peacemakers – Where he blessed the humble and “Poor in Spirit.” I pray for that as each day brings us into an angry and war torn world.
I pray for the “Peace of Jerusalem” where the news reports anger and rocks and tear gas. I pray for peace for those caught around the world in theaters of war. I pray for peace for the young men women who are giving up their lives for us. And, I pray for peace for their families who wait and worry.
The prophet Isaiah says, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns."
“Dear Lord, Help us to ever be humble messengers of the Prince of Peace. Amen”
“OUR GOD REIGNS”
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