“The work of righteousness will be peace.” Isaiah 32:17
One sign of the end times
that Jesus listed was wars and rumors of wars. That is a sign that has typified
mankind since Adam. Historical periods are marked and identified by wars. Why
is this so? Because men are unrighteous. The works of the flesh are identified
in Galatians 5 and include: hatred, contentions, jealousies, wrath, selfish
ambitions, dissensions, envy, and murder. Therein we find a pretty consistent
recipe to stir up a war. We are sinners and one of the things we do best is
kill each other.
Enter Jesus. What did He
say? Love your enemies. Pray for them who despitefully use you. Turn the other
cheek. What did Paul add? “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live
peaceably with all men.” When we have been made righteous in Jesus Christ it
should make us peaceful. But even better, when the King of Righteousness shall
reign there will be true peace on earth. Celebrate your peace with Christ and
look forward to lasting peace during this Advent season.
Dear Father, Let us truly
learn by to live by righteousness and peace. Amen.
The Friday Benediction
Until Monday, my friends, may the good God envelop
you with His grace; may you prove the common confession of faith, “I believe in
the holy Christian church and in the fellowship of the saints”, and may you be
enriched with joy and hope as you exercise that confession this weekend. Amen
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