Let’s Share Jesus’ Peace

God blesses those who work for peace, especially when the world’s peace is disrupted on all fronts. Panic, stress, and chaos loom all around, but when the atmosphere of peace is present, there’s a brilliant light that cannot be ignored.

When someone barges in front of you in line or says a hurtful comment, it can be easy to say an unkind word to them or fume about them in your mind. But the peacemaker overlooks offenses because they never know what might be going on behind the scenes in someone’s life to prompt their actions or unkind behavior. A peacemaker is forgiving and seeks ways to spread seeds of encouragement, which can spark a renewed peace within troubled souls. As peacemakers, we can make a tremendous difference in others’ lives when we make a habit of living in the fruit of Jesus’ peace.

Today’s color of the day is green. Whenever you see something green, find a way to share Jesus’ peace with someone around you. Consider calling someone who has hurt you to let them know that you have forgiven them. And then at 1:11 p.m., pause and pray with believers around the world, thanking God for the peace he has given you.

Jesus of peace, it’s easy to allow our negative reactions to flare when we fail to pause and alter our responses in alignment with your character. We come to you today and ask you to please help us make a difference by being peacemakers to those around us.