What if they had a war and nobody showed up? It might sound
like a silly little sentiment, but it’s such a Hippie thing to say. Jesus said
that His Kingdom was not of this world and we are told in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 that
we don’t war against flesh and blood. Jesus said in the Beatitudes that Peacemakers
would be called the children of God. But what is a Peacemaker and is that
different than a Peacekeeper? A Peacemaker helps facilitate the resolution of
conflict, makes a way for reconciliation, promotes healing, and works towards wholeness and
justice for all parties. Whereas the role of a Peacekeeper is preventing the
continuation of armed conflict or reengagement of combatants and to protect
non-combatant civilians, by the use of force if necessary. The United
Nations is an example of an international peacekeeping force. Your local police
are actually called sworn “Peace Officers” whose job is to preserve the peace, maintain public safety and to protect life, limb and property. The UN and local police officers are not Peacemakers
- that’s not their mission, but ultimately Peacemakers and Peacekeepers need
each other to bring about a peace that has a chance of being longterm and more than just the mere absence of
conflict.
What if they had a war and the Peacemakers showed up?
Peace, Love and Light!
Kevin (Cloud)
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