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Devotional - 01st June 2020

'And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace' (John 3:18).

"Righteousnes" - integrity, virtue, purity of life, uprightness, is the condition of being in a right relationship with God. Are you producing a righteous attitude in your daily life? We are living in a time when people around us are living in anxiety and fear; many simple do not know what to do. What is your attitude towards them? Is the peace of God shining in your heart so you can express God's love and elevate them? Are you a peacemaker? The Bible says in Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God." Christ is the Prince of peace and will give a  crown of righteousness to those that are peacemakers. Peace is one of the fruit of the Spirit. When we endeavour to make peace among ourselves and others, we hereby sow to ourselves in peace. In making peace;  in sowing the seed of peace, you will reap in a great harvest - a harvest of the fruit of righteousness. It therefore behoves us to not only love peace but make peace, so we can through the grace of God bring about peace in a chaotic world. It is important to note, that we cannot cultivate righteousness, while remaining selfish in our motivation towards peace. Our motivation should be to bring men and women into a peaceful relationship with God and with each other. Righteousness can really be sown by those practising it and pursuing what is good and acceptable by God; As a result our reward is peace. To be a peacemaker, you have to sow peace, and the fruit of peace is righteousness. If you are the centre of discord and sow uneasiness, that's the fruit of unrighteousness. It's as simple as that! Reflect today whether you are a peacemaker, sowing the fruit of righteousness or one who  sows uneasiness.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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