Have you ever longed for reconciliation in a broken relationship?
It’s a deep desire within us to restore harmony and unity when there’s been division and conflict. In his letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul writes,
“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:18)
Paul’s words remind us that reconciliation is at the heart of God’s redemptive work. Through Jesus Christ, God took the initiative to bridge the gap between humanity and Himself.
He made a way for us to be reconciled to Him, to experience forgiveness and restoration. And as followers of Christ, we are called to embody this ministry of reconciliation in our own lives.
What does it mean to have a ministry of reconciliation?
It means being agents of healing, forgiveness, and restoration in our relationships. It means extending grace and seeking to mend what is broken.
Just as God reconciled us to Himself, we are called to extend that same grace and reconciliation to others.