Blessed ( Romans 15 v 33 )

' Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the sons of God'  ( Matthew 5 v 9 )God is the great peacemaker, mankind is both at war with each other and with God. Look at the history of the 20th century awful beyond words to describe, ever since Cain killed his brother Able  ( Genesis 4  ) the world has been like a slaughter house . What about God ?, well the following scripture tells us clearly man kinds attitude towards Him,no one seeks God,(Romans 3 v  11)  There is no fear of God before their eyes. (Rom 3 v 18 ) ,Ungodly ( Romans 5 v 6 ) Sinners  Rom 3 v 23 ), The cross shows the terrible animosity towards God, and yet that very cross was the supreme act of God,in making , peace ,in enabling mankind to be reconciled  to God ( Colossians 1  v 20 ) We read in Romans 5 v 1, Therefore since we have been justified through faith,we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ. ' We will go on to look at  what it means for those who are peacemakers next time.