When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. (Pro 16:7)

How displeased is the Lord with us? The church in general has very little peace. Backbiting, division and quarrels are the rule rather than the acceptations.

Conflict and confrontation will arise because we must progress as the Kingdom of God; however, when I find myself at war with another…or even not at peace…I must first examine myself and see whether or not I am pleasing the Lord. If I am, the other person, although he may hate me, will be at peace with me.

My wife, who teaches kindergarten, constantly experiences the fact that the most dedicated and loving parents are usually those who have had a strident conflict with her. It is in conflict, or war, when a true Christian’s colors show and peace is made. We often lament conflicts when perhaps it is the Lord bringing you or I opportunity to show forth His grace. How can we be peacemakers without bringing peace out of conflict? It’s no great feat to be a peacemaker at time of peace.