Reconciled

…and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled - Colossians 1v20-21


Reconciliation is word you used to hear a lot in Ireland. There were constant talks on ‘peace and reconciliation’ on the situation in the North of Ireland. All over the world nations at conflict want to try and find reconciliation. Couples going through a divorce here are required to go through attempts at reconciliation. In St Patricks Cathedral in Dublin you find the “Door of Reconciliation.” (Click HERE for the story). It is clear that reconciliation of conflicts is always a part of people’s thoughts.

There is however a much greater reconciliation that dwarfs all the others. There was a time in every person’s life when they were alienated from God, His enemies, because of their wicked works. Sin totally alienates us from God. What a horrible situation to be in – God’s enemy! Amazingly, it pleased God to reconcile all things to Himself, making the needed peace only through the blood of Christ. What a price to be paid, yet He was willing to pay it. God took to the first step in reconciliation. Someone always has to make an offer, and in this case, only God could make it. Man caused the conflict, God offered the peace. He paid the price, He initiated the reconciliation. In fact, it was about Him. All we had to do was accept the peace treaty.

Praise God for His reconciliation!