Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.” ― Teresa of Ávila.- 

 The meaning of peacemaker is a person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.

Ten verses in the Bible reference the word peace. 

To fully understand the word “peacemaker,” we must look at the meaning of its root word, which would be “peace.” I found such peace in my soul when I discovered that in the translation of the Hebrew word shalom, which, according to Jewish theology, comes from a Hebrew verb meaning 'to be complete, whole'. ... The term-'peace' originates most recently from the Anglo-French pes, and the Old French pais, meaning peace, reconciliation, silence, agreement" (11th century). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace)

Most of us are likely familiar with the distinction between being at peace and being in a state of unrest and discord.  We all strive for that beautiful state of mind. It affects our hearts, our souls, our minds, and how our life in general operates. 

We know what peace is… But what is PEACE-maker? How do they intercede between two parties that have a conflict? What are their attributes? 

Here are my thoughts. They must have a gentle spirit. They must be good listeners.  They must be able to maintain a neutral understanding heart. They must look at both sides of the dispute with an open mind. They must maintain a loving disposition toward all parties.  But the peacemakers are not without scars. They take the conflict into their soul. And they make every attempt to bring peace to all parties. 

However, they stay troubled when their mission of being the peacemaker fails or falls short. But there is hope for the Peacemaker… Their mission might fail, through no fault of their own. But they know time is on their side. 

Where do they go to maintain their own peaceful existence when they need to refuel??

I must admit when my thoughts went to the attributes of a peacemaker, my mind pictured Jesus. He is all the above and more. And we all know when His peace is shaken, He goes to our Heavenly Father. 

Now if we go back to the Hebrew word shalom, which, according to Jewish theology, comes from a Hebrew verb meaning 'to be complete, whole'. ... 

That must be the answer. When our souls are at odds with others, we are fractured. Our hearts are broken. But when we are with the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit, we are whole. They give us peace that surpasses all human understanding.

If we were to study Jesus and try every day to emulate His attributes, we could become peacemakers.  OUR TROUBLED WORLD NEEDS PEACE. BUT PEACE IS NOT EASY, IT TAKES WORK, IT TAKES UNDERSTANDING, IT TAKES LOVE… 

I would like to acknowledge that we have all had our challenges. Our peace has been eroding a little bit at a time. Many relationships have been stressed to the max. Some are even broken.  

As we travel in our journey of life. I challenge you to be the peacemaker. Let’s heal all wounds. Let’s bring LOVE alive in our hearts and in our lives. And if you do not think you can be the peacemaker.  Let’s help the Peace-Maker complete His mission. 

It’s Him, It’s always Him.  

Shalom! 

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” KJB Luke 2:14 

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9

So, then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. Romans 14:19

As it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Romans 12:18

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Music from YouTube

Peace (Official Lyric Video) - Bethel Music feat. We The Kingdom | Peace