24 “… Mizpah, for he said, “the Lord watch between me and you, when we are absent one from another…”
Genesis 31:49
How sweet it is when we live at peace with those around us. We may have many differences but we hold to the promise of friendship and peace that causes us to live peaceably.
Mizpah signified God’s togetherness amongst people who had been separated. Jacob had lost favour with Laban his uncle and they agreed to favour each other with a convenant of peace. Mizpah was the place where they made that peace and where God would help them to honour their agreement and respect each other.
In our lives we need the covenant of peace with God before we can really make our peace with others around us. God is the God of peace and the Lord Jesus is called the Prince of peace.
“For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6
We must have our account settled with God if we are to find the rest of soul that brings us peace. We must know the reality of sins forgiven if we are to live righteously and honestly before other people and be able to treat them with respect. God is for peace and can bring it to you in your life when you bow your knees to Him.
Daily fragment of grace 