Becoming A Peacemaker

Becoming A Peacemaker

From MORNINGS with Stephen Johnsy by Stephen Johnsy

December 11, 2025 · 5 min · Season 2 · Episode 146

About this episode

In this episode, Stephen Johnsy discusses the calling to become peacemakers as outlined in Matthew 5:9, emphasizing the importance of extending God's peace into our relationships.

Becoming A Peacemaker | Living God’s Peace Through Us In this final episode of Advent Week 2 – Peace, host Stephen Johnsy explores Matthew 5:9 and the powerful calling Jesus gives His followers to become peacemakers. While God establishes peace within us, He invites us to extend that peace into our relationships — through forgiveness, humility, and courageous reconciliation. This devotional examines how peacemaking is not weakness but spiritual maturity and Christlike strength. Listeners are encouraged to walk in grace during conflict, pursue healing over division, and reflect God’s reconciling heart in families, friendships, churches, and communities. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer inviting God to heal broken relationships and empower every believer to carry peace into the world this Advent season. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📖 Scripture Focus: Matthew 5:9 🙏 Devotion + Prayer + Reflection 📲Share this with someone who needs encouragement today. If this prayer and message spoke to your heart today, don’t keep it to yourself; share it with those who may need a word of encouragement. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @morningswithstephenjohnsy for more daily…

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Johnsy

Topics covered

  • peacemaking
  • forgiveness
  • humility
  • reconciliation
  • spiritual maturity
  • Advent

Keywords

  • peacemaker
  • Advent
  • spiritual growth
  • conflict resolution
  • healing relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 5:9

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