Today 11-12-2024

Matthew 5:9 NASB "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." I'm sure you've seen them too or at least heard what they are saying. Today's verse, while rather simple, speaks volumes in how we are to treat each other. I had to stop scrolling through the social media sites for the anger, rage, and out and out venom was getting to me. With the recent election, people have become uglier than ever when discussing who won and who lost. I have heard of family members splitting apart, friends no longer speaking to each other and coworkers looking to fight each other. I must say, I thought we were better than that - the phrase agree to disagree came to mind but I wanted to go a little deeper and say that we must be peacemakers in the differences we have. The only one who can bring unity through the divisions is Jesus Christ, because He cares for all us no matter who we voted for. Let's try to find some common ground and be a peacemaker rather than a relationship breaker! peace, tom