"I Appeal To You..."

 📖  I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT)

If we are believers in Christ and His authority, that is what we are called to do, live in harmony...peace with each other. 

Not just with people we agree with, who make the same decisions we do, or have the same thought process we do.  But with those who have different opinions,  make different choices. Our unity is our love for Christ and His teachings found in God's Holy Word. 

📖 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.  Romans 12:18

We can disagree with people and still love them and treat them respectfully. 

Even on the big stuff.

Because that is what we are asked to do

and because that is what Jesus himself did. It is one of the reasons He came. It was one of His names prophesied in Isaiah. 

📖 For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Jesus said we are called God's children and are blessed if WE can make peace.

📖Blessed are the peacemakers,
    for they will be called children of God.  Matthew 5:9

It isn't easy. We, on our own, cannot be peacemakers. But our humbled hearts, surrendered to Him can be filled with HIS peace. 

📖 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

Even when we feel chaos is swirling around us...we can be peace, HIS peace. 

🙏🏼My prayer for today and this week;

📖 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. [AMEN] Colossians 3:15 ❤️