We live in a world where conflict feels normal. Wars rage between nations. Strife breaks families. Anger fills social media. Even the church struggles with division and bitterness. Into this broken world, Jesus speaks a strong and hopeful word: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9). Peacemaking is sacred work. It doesn’t happen by itself. We must create it, nurture it, and protect it. It takes effort, patience, and courage. In the Bible, peace is more than the absence of fighting. It means wholeness, harmony, and good relationships—with God, with others, with creation, and with ourselves. A peacemaker is someone who steps into hurt and conflict to bring healing and restoration. Jesus is the ultimate peacemaker.
As Paul writes, “He is our peace, who made the two groups one and destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility” (Ephesians 2:14). Through His death on the cross, Jesus made peace between us and God—and between people. Peacemaking is not a small part of the gospel—it is at the center of Christ’s mission. Peacemakers are called children of God because they reflect His character. God is a God of peace (Romans 15:33). From creation to new creation, God’s work is about healing, restoring, and reconciling. When we work for peace, we act like members of His family. Peacemaking is never easy. It costs us something—comfort, pride, and sometimes even safety. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, was crucified. True peace often leads us to the cross. As one disciple said, “When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die.” Peacemakers may carry hidden wounds, but they also carry sacred strength. In India today, we deeply need peacemakers—across castes, religions, languages, and political divisions.
As followers of Christ, we are called to healing divisions in the Church, bridging gaps in society.
