An Instrument of Peace

 An instrument of Peace

In the Book of Romans the Apostle Paul writes,

Let us therefore make every effort 

to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 

                                                                         Romans 14:19

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, 

live at peace with everyone.”

                                                         Romans 12:18

Today in Canada is Remembrance Day. The day we remember those soldiers, men and women who died in two world wars and other conflicts around the world to defend the freedoms we enjoy.

World war one saw the deaths of over 9,000,000 not just soldiers but civilians also. World war two the worst conflict in world history claimed between 56,000,000 and 60,000,000 men women and children. Ten million plus in death camps run by the Nazis. Since then in it seems countless “little wars” around the world millions more have died. Murdered at the hands of evil men.

People have said, "if God created everything, then He created evil, which means God is evil.

Here is something Albert Einstein said about that,

Does cold exist?

In fact, cold does not exist. According to the laws of Physics, what we consider cold is in reality the absence of heat.

Does darkness exist?

Darkness does not exist either. Darkness is in reality the absence of light.  Light we can study, but not darkness.

Evil does not exist. It is just like darkness and cold. God did not create evil.

Evil is the result of what happens when man does not have God's love present in his heart. Albert Einstein (1979-1959).

As believers in Christ Jesus it is important that we show God love to all around us. I like what Francis of Assisi wrote,

"Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love,

Where there is injury, pardon;

Where there is doubt, faith;

Where there is despair, hope;

Where there is darkness, light;

And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

to be consoled as to console,

to be understood as to understand,

to be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive,

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life." 

                                                                 Francis of Assisi

Please think about it.