Faith's Priority ~ 2020 Vision of Patience for Peace

Finding peace in a world filled with anger and hate does not come easy. Just listening to any newscast can be upsetting. Jesus said, “In this world you will hear of wars and rumors of wars,” and I would say that is true for today. Is it possible to be guided by faith’s priorities including peace and patience?

Of what do faith’s priorities consist for Christians who want to avoid conflict and live in peace? Conflict has always been a part of a human being’s nature whether in the family or in the world outside. Conflict arises within churches and may cause them to disintegrate and die.

Yet God will not be silenced. He calls out peacemakers and empowers them with language that can calm the troubled heart and cause men to be accommodating and seek peace. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that “We are his handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Happy New Year!  

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You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills before you will burst into song, and the trees of the field will clap their hands!

~Isaiah 55:12 New Living Translation

“I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

~John 14:27 The Living Bible

Do not lose your courage, then, because it brings with it a great reward. Remember your reward! You need to be patient, in order to do the will of God and receive what he promises.

~Hebrews 10:35-36 Good News Bible