Today, around the world, the masses clamor for peace while celebrating diversity. But common sense tells us that diversity is the enemy of peace. Even the Word of God clearly states: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalms 133:1)”
We have been unified before as a nation, even in times of war (on other soils). While at peace among ourselves, we laughed together, worked together, mourned together, and sometimes died together. But then, the unifying force of our common cause ended; the war was over, and after our victory celebration faded, we began to celebrate our diversity again. Soon, our national unity and its subsequent peace had dissipated. So, must we be at war with others, to be at peace among ourselves? NO, but we must have unity of cause before we will have true peace, whether it be in our families, churches, businesses, nation, or in the whole human race. But beware, a counterfeit unity produces only a counterfeit peace—a bad peace.
Those who study the Scriptures know that there is coming a day when a Satanically inspired man will step onto the world stage as a peacemaker in the Middle East. He is depicted as the rider of a white horse in the book of Revelation, chapter six, who makes his entrance with a bow (but no arrows), and a crown. He will conquer nations without firing a shot, be appointed the head of a confederacy of ten nations, and broker a peace treaty in the Middle East between Israel and surrounding nations. His peace will be a false peace and last only long enough for Israel to drop her guard, and rest defenselessly in the false peace of their feigned deliverer. There will be Great Tribulation!
So, is there hope? Is peace within our grasp? Probably not universally, but thankfully God offers a peace that does not depend upon the circumstances—a personal peace. “Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:5-7)” And remember, Jesus is the “Prince of Peace!” (Isaiah 9:6)