1. WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE REASONS WHY WE SHOULD EXERCISE PEACEMAKING
Psalm 133 talks about the beauty of unity, likening it to the fragrant, sweet, holy anointing oil of the Holy Spirit which is upon our heavenly High Priest and flows down from His head to all parts of His body garments. Unity is also likened to the fresh dew of Hermon. It is also the peace of the commanded blessings and everlasting life (Psalm 133).
Jesus spoke much on the absolute importance of unity. Many families and churches are torn apart because of disunity, which seriously affects the anointing from flowing with all of its blessings.
In John 17:21 Jesus states that through the oneness and unity of His people the world will believe that God sent Christ into the world. John 17:23 tells us that maturity can only be obtained through unity.
Until we deal with jealousies, hatreds, and strife it is not possible for us to be brought to perfection. We are exhorted in Ephesians 4:3: "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." The word "endeavor" in the Greek means "to make an effort, to be earnest, to give diligence."
We will share much more on this subject, but with the above few Scriptures alone, we can grasp the absolute importance of peacemaking.
Train your children to be godly peacemakers.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell