The son of peace

And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again (Luke 10:5-6).

"...your peace shall rest upon it..."

There were many homes in Israel but Jesus decided to come through the home of Joseph the husband of Mary.

Joseph was a man who always wanted to do what was right, which reflected in his actions towards Mary for being with a child (Matthew 1:18-25).

And Jesus stayed in their home increasing in stature and wisdom (Luke 2:51-52) until he was about 30 years of age ready for public ministration (Luke 3:22-23).

In the opening scripture above, Jesus told His disciples that if the son of peace is not in the house they enter, they should leave together with the peace already pronounced upon the house.

If we do not seek to establish the type of home that God expects of us, chances are that we keep missing the visitation of the Lord to settle in our homes and establish the peace we seek within.

Do you want peace? Everyone will say yes. It is refelcted in the acceptance of the Lord's presence in your home.

The Lord says, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20).

God is everywhere, yet shows His presence in the gathering of people who earnestly welcome Him.

Are you a son of peace? It will reflect in your home and the quality of fellowship you have with God and the people He sends to you.