Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9

Jesus is the one true and ultimate Peacemaker, having made peace with God for His people.

As His people, we are to follow Him in making peace. How? Here are three essential ways:

Let us be intentional about living in the peace with God He has made for us. This means worshiping our Peacemaker, Jesus. This means seeking to say no to temptation, since every time we sin we restate our declaration of war against God. This means that when we do sin, we confess and repent of our sins as soon as we are aware of them. Thank the Lord that when we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Let us be intentional about living at peace with others because we have peace with God through Christ (Romans 12:18). Our problems between ourselves are the result of not appreciating our peace with God. Living at peace with each other means abiding in Christ that we may bear the fruit of the Spirit in our relationships with one another. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). Who agrees that these would make for peace between us?
Let us be intentional about speaking about Christ and the gospel every time we have opportunity (Mark 16:15), declaring peace with God only through faith in Jesus.

These three are ways to show our appreciation for the peace with God that Jesus has provided for His people. As we follow Him in these ways, we will also be peacemakers and we will receive the blessing promised in this beatitude!