SONS OF GOD...









Some people, in this world, are born to make peace. Yes, the world calls them Peace-makers.


World needs them… 


Communities need them…


Families need them…


Social circles need them…


Jesus Christ, in His famous ‘Sermon on the Mount’ had said:

“Blessed are the Peace-makers… For, they shall be called (Sons) children of God!”


Living with others means living with ‘differences’. It is not easy, always. Conflicts arise because of misunderstandings, intolerance, insensitivity and egos… and, of course, because of human greed, ambition and even vengeance. Wars erupt out of these conflicts… 


So, how can these conflicts be ended? Who can facilitate the reconciliation? Who can broker peace?


Yes, there are these ‘special’ people – sent by God into this world to perform the ‘special mission’: to make peace!”





There are these people…


 They help broker peace among the nations, 


among the communities, 


among the family members, 


among the members of social circles. 


There are.




Mr. Ashok, 49, is young Abhishek’s uncle. Presently, both of them have joined the on-going PD course. When our students had to speak on the topic – ‘My Hero’, Abhishek quickly chose his uncle. “We live in a joint family,” young Abhishek said, “Many a times, there are misunderstandings and tension and, my uncle is the one we all go to. He thinks level-headedly, takes everyone along, remains calm and composed and that’s how he defuses conflicts and keeps our family together… He is a great peace-maker, and I adore him for that.”


And, when students had to speak on their greatest strengths and talents, not surprisingly, Mr. Ashok chose to talk about his great gift as a peace-maker. “I am aware of this great strength of mine, “he said, “It not only helps the family to remain united and bonded… It helps me feel extremely good about myself, my contribution.”


One man – among so many of them – is required to keep all of them together. He is God’s chosen one for the most important mission on this planet: to bring peace.


Blessed are those… the peace-makers.


Yes, they shall be called (sons) children of God.


The world needs them…


We need them.



GERALD D’CUNHA  

Pic. Hemangi D'Cunha




Comments

Neeraj Sharma said…
Liked the simplicity of this article. Very touching... Neeraj
May 23, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Gerald D'Cunha said…
Thanks Neeraj,

Love,

GERRY
May 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM
Anonymous said…
Wonderful insights!!!. Karan
May 24, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Gerald D'Cunha said…
Thank u Karan, Love, GERRY
May 24, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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