Are You a Carrier of God’s Peace?

Vince Mack
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There’s a kind of peace that only heaven can give—a peace that isn’t moved by circumstance, stands firm even in chaos, and is rooted in a Kingdom mindset. As believers, we’re not chasing peace; we abide in it. Last week, we talked about that “peace that passes all understanding,” and today I want to build on that—because it’s not just about having peace, it’s about carrying it. The real question is:Are we carriers of God’s peace? Do we actually know how to implement it in our everyday lives?

The Power of Peacemaking

Some of us talk about peace, but we don’t actually walk in it. We can quote verses about it, pray for it, even sing about it in church, but when life presses us, peace is the first thing to slip through our fingers. And here’s the kicker—Scripture makes it clear that peace is not passive; it’s active. Matthew 5:9 (NLT) says, “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.” Notice the language: work for peace. That means peacemaking requires effort, intention, and persistence.

It’s one thing to claim the title of child of God, but it’s another to live in such a way that others recognize you as one because peace follows you wherever you go. Peace isn’t running from conflict or pretending everything’s fine. It’s carrying the presence of Christ into the situation and letting His Spirit set the tone. Peace is not weakness—it doesn’t mean you let people walk over you. Peace is power. It’s authority under control. It’s strength clothed in humility. And when peace shows up, it becomes undeniable evidence of our identity in Christ.

Don’t Lose Touch with Your Need for God

Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, known as the Beatitudes, flip the script on how we define blessing. In Matthew 5:3 (NLT), He said, “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” That truth ran against the grain of the culture in His day, and it still does now. The world says blessing is about how much you own, the titles you carry, or the influence you have. But Jesus said blessing begins with recognizing your desperate need for God.

The danger of prosperity is that it can trick us into believing we don’t need Him. The more people accumulate, the more self-sufficient they pretend to be. Wealth can make us comfortable, but comfort without God makes us spiritually numb. Possessions may fill our hands, but they can never fill our hearts. Spiritual wholeness doesn’t come from what we acquire; it flows from our posture before the One True Living God. True blessing is not measured in things—it’s measured in dependency on Him, our Source and sufficiency.

Peace Begins in the Heart

Jesus isn’t just speaking to behavior—He’s addressing the heart. Matthew 5:8 (NLT) reminds us, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.” Purity of heart is about full surrender, not a double life. It’s not being polished in church but reckless in private. That’s not purity—that’s performance. And performance might fool people for a while, but it never fools God.

The purity Jesus calls us to is about real, consistent submission to His Lordship—not just on the outside where others can see, but on the inside where motives are formed. When Christ rules the inner reality of our hearts, it changes what we crave. Instead of hungering for revenge or control, we hunger for His righteousness. Matthew 5:6 (NLT) says, “God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.” Notice the promise—satisfied. That’s something revenge will never give you. God alone satisfies those who crave His way over their own version of “right.”

Words That Reveal Maturity

James 3:2 (NLT) lays it out plainly: “If we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.” The tongue might be small, but it carries heavy weight. It can bless or burn, build up or tear down, bring life or set fires we’ll later beg God to put out.

But peace doesn’t start with conversation—it starts with conviction. James says, “The wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times… full of mercy” (James 3:17, NLT). That kind of wisdom comes only from surrender. Sometimes we love being “right” more than being righteous, but maturity means calling that out in ourselves—repenting, letting God soften our hearts, and choosing His way over our pride.

James 3:18 (NLT) says, “And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.” That harvest doesn’t grow from bitterness or self-justification. It grows from humility and mercy, from hearts that say, “Lord, make me more like You.”

Final Thoughts

Being a carrier of God’s peace isn’t about personality or passivity—it’s about identity. It means refusing to retaliate, choosing words that give life, and walking as a transformed, surrendered child of God. You’re not just saved to sit—you’re saved to shine. Peace is part of that light. So today, ask yourself: am I carrying peace or chaos? Am I submitting to transformation or resisting it? Every moment is a chance to grow in Christ and reveal the Prince of Peace through the life you live. ■