Mankind fell by disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Fellowship with God was broken.
To effect reconciliation requires that one of the parties to the broken relationship must take the first step. Man could not, was incapable of taking that step.
God took the first step. He initiated a plan for reconciliation.
1. Christ is the giver and provider of peace, the only One who can bring peace so that we are made children of God.
Through Christ alone there is a peace which is not merely absence of chaos, but peace amidst the chaos.
2, Our role is to be vessels through which peace is transmitted to the world, even as Mary was the vessel through which Jesus came into the world, bringing peace.
Peace fell on the chaos through the obedience of Mary to the Heavenly Father.
Jesus said, Blessed are the peacemakers. (Matthew 5:9)
Are we known more for our hatred than for who we love?
His invitation to peace is offered to anyone.
Some serious questions to ask yourself.1. Is there distance between you and your Heavenly Father?
2. Is there someone you feel bitterness or anger toward?
3. Is there a relationship that needs mending?
4. Is there a people group against whom you hold judgment?
5. Is it possible that you have withheld peace for someone?
Offering peace to the world: How well are we doing?
Pastor Johnnie Blair
Sunday morning
2 comments:
Okay, now that sermon might have just had another target had I been present.
Vee, consider yourself part of the congregation!
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