How to Make Peace With Your Neighbors

The Lord promised Abraham that through him all the peoples of the earth with be blessed. When Abraham lives into the Covenant, that’s exactly what happens.

Abraham has a dispute over water and property rights (specifically over a well, which can make the difference between life and death in the arid Middle East) with Abimelech, who has shows up to talk to Abraham with his military commander. You’d think the episode might end in bloodshed, but instead Abraham responds with generosity and grace and he and Abimelech make peace with one another.

The people of God are meant to be peacemakers wherever they go. How can you be a peacemaker today?

 

Today’s Scripture

Genesis 21:1-34