Sermon: 3/15/26- Friday's Devotional

Becoming a Witness to God's Reconciling Power
Reading: Matthew 5:9, 23-24; Colossians 3:12-15

Jesus declared, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Notice He doesn't say "peace-keepers" who avoid conflict, but "peacemakers" who actively pursue reconciliation. This calling isn't easy. It requires bearing with one another, forgiving grievances, and clothing ourselves with compassion and humility. Yet here's the beautiful truth: you become a witness to Christ's reconciling work regardless of how the other person responds. When God transforms your heart, you've already experienced reconciliation at its deepest level. You may still carry a limp like Jacob—a reminder of the cost—but you also carry a blessing and a new identity. Trust is rebuilt slowly, and some relationships may never fully restore. But you can walk forward knowing God has done His work in you. Who needs to see Christ's reconciliation through your changed life today?