September 16, 2024
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let’s reflect on Psalm 46:9, “He makes wars cease to the end of the earth.”
My dear brothers and sisters, our God is the one who makes wars cease. He causes all wars to stop or come to an end. As we think about wars, the scene that comes to mind is the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, Israel and Palestine, and many other nations. Wars like the one between Russia and Ukraine are taking place, and many countries are enduring what we call “cold wars.” These cold wars can start small but may escalate into full-blown major wars. If we can bring cold wars to a halt, they won’t turn into larger conflicts.
The Bible tells us, “He makes wars cease to the end of the earth.” So, we must pray for the end of all wars, even those happening far away, in places like Israel and Russia. You may wonder, “Why should this matter to us?” But God’s children are spread across the world, and we must pray that peace will prevail among all nations. We also need to pray against wars within families. It’s easier to prevent a conflict than to stop it once it has begun. So how do we avoid conflict in our homes? By adopting a spirit of forgiveness and a give-and-take attitude. We must have broad-mindedness and be willing to let go of our pride. When we forgive and embrace love, conflicts can be avoided.
Why do conflicts arise between husbands and wives? Often it’s due to ego and small arguments that grow into larger fights. These little disagreements can escalate, sometimes leading to physical altercations. Some may say, “I only pushed them to defend myself,” but that push can be perceived as aggression, and before long, these issues turn into legal battles. Why does this happen? Because forgiveness is absent, and pride takes over.
The Bible warns us that in the last days, love will grow cold. But as children of God, our love should grow warmer every day, especially within our families—between husband and wife, parents and children. Love should be patient, kind, and free from envy. I pray that God’s love will pour into your hearts so that you won’t need to fight. Remember, the Lord will fight for you. If there’s a cold war in your marriage, one of you must take the step to give in. If the situation seems hopeless and your spouse walks away, submit the situation to God. He will end the conflict, restore peace, and reunite you. This is easy for the Lord. Whether the conflict is within your family, your workplace, or even your church, God is able to end all wars.
Prayer: Dear Lord, we thank You. We trust in You, the God who ends all wars. Lord, end the conflicts in families, churches, and nations. Even in places of business or work, where there are struggles and disputes, bring peace. After You end these wars, let there be no more conflict, just as Your Word says, “And a great calm prevailed.” Lord, bring peace to those separated by conflict, whether husbands and wives or even children. Reunite them and help them live in harmony. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
