SMITH WIGGLESWORTH:  Being a peacemaker

From the book, Smith Wigglesworth Devotional published by Whitaker House, 1999.

(Page 340)

"Of all the things God intends for us to be, He intends for us to be peacemakers.  I won’t find a Scripture to help me make this point any better than Matthew 5:23-24.

Matt 5:23-25

Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,  leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

Most Christians are satisfied with the first meaning of this passage, but the second meaning is deeper.  Most people believe it is perfectly right, if you have offended another , to go to that person and say, "Please forgive me. and you win your brother when you take that part.  But this is much deeper than getting your own side right to go and get his side right by forgiving him of all that he has done. 

That will be your stepping tone to very rich grace in the areas of keeping the "unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."  ... The bond of peace is an inward bond between you and another child of God.  Oh glory to God!

Thought for today:  God wants us to have a pure love, a love that always helps someone else at its own expense."

(End Smith Wigglesworth quote)