Beyond the Gaza Peace Plan and the Abraham Accords: A Christian Reflection


Today, world leaders gathered to sign the Gaza Peace Plan—an agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza and restoring stability in a region long marked by conflict and pain. As Christians, we must view such steps with gratitude and prayer. Any genuine effort to end bloodshed and to heal human suffering is commendable, for our Lord Himself declared:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” — Matthew 5:9 (LSB)

As we commend such efforts, we rejoice whenever the hearts of leaders incline toward peace. Yet, while political accords may bring temporary calm, Scripture reminds us that lasting and eternal peace can only be found in Jesus Christ—the Prince of Peace—who reconciles humanity to God and to one another.

1. Christ Our Peace

The Apostle Paul writes:

“For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups one and broke down the dividing wall of hostility… that He might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross.” — Ephesians 2:14-16 (LSB)

True peace is not merely the absence of war but the presence of reconciliation—reconciliation with God, and consequently, with one another. Through His cross, Christ destroyed the hostility that separates Jew from Gentile, and nation from nation.

Every durable peace must flow from hearts renewed by divine grace. Political treaties may calm violence for a time, but only Christ can change the human heart that gives rise to conflict. When humanity is reconciled to God through Him, peace becomes not a negotiation, but a new creation.

2. Abraham: Father of All Who Believe

Many modern peace initiatives, including the Abraham Accords, evoke the name of Abraham—the patriarch honored by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. Yet Scripture teaches that Abraham’s true legacy is not one of bloodline but of faith.

“Therefore it is by faith, so that it may be according to grace… as it is written, ‘I have made you a father of many nations.’” — Romans 4:16–17 (LSB)

The author of Hebrews describes Abraham as one who “looked for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God” (Hebrews 11:10).

The true children of Abraham, therefore, are all who believe in Yahweh God through His Son, Yahshua the Messiah. The covenant promise—“In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:3)—finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ, the promised Seed (Galatians 3:16).

When nations that trace their heritage to Abraham seek peace, they echo that ancient divine design. But only through faith in Christ is this divine plan completed, uniting all believers as one family under the Father.

3. The Hope of the Kingdom

While the Gaza Peace Plan may open a path toward coexistence, Scripture points to a far greater and enduring peace yet to come:

“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” — Revelation 11:15 (LSB)

The final and permanent peace will come when the nations of the world acknowledge Yahweh as the Father and Yahshua (Jesus) as His Son. Christ Himself foretold this unity, saying:

“They will hear My voice, and they will become one flock with one Shepherd.” — John 10:16 (LSB)

In that divine plan, the remnant of Israel will turn to their Messiah, and believers from every nation—including those who once knew Him only as a prophet—will confess Him as Savior and Lord.

The prophet Micah foresaw such an age of peace:

“They will hammer their swords into plowshares… nation will not lift sword against nation, and never again will they train for war.” — Micah 4:3 (LSB)

This will be the true and eternal peace—the reign of Christ in which love replaces hatred, justice replaces vengeance, and Yahweh’s name is exalted among all peoples.

4. Peacemakers in the Spirit of Christ

If Christ is our peace, His followers are called to be instruments of that peace in a divided world. The Church’s mission is not political but redemptive—to proclaim reconciliation through the Gospel of Christ.

“Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans 5:1 (LSB)

This inner peace must bear fruit in outward action: healing wounds, rejecting hatred and antisemitism, forgiving enemies, and extending compassion to the suffering. The Spirit of Yahweh transforms hearts, and through transformed hearts, societies are renewed.

As followers of the Prince of Peace, we must pray that today’s efforts in Gaza will be more than political success—that they may open doors for mercy, understanding, and the healing power of God’s love.

Conclusion

The signing of the Gaza Peace Plan stands as a commendable moment in human history, a reflection—however partial—of the divine will for peace. But as Scripture teaches, the ultimate and eternal peace will come only when all nations turn back to God through faith in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.

When humanity acknowledges Yahweh as the Father and Yahshua as His Son, then the angelic hymn will find its full fulfillment:

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased.” — Luke 2:14 (LSB)

May this peace begin today in every heart, in every home, and in every land—and may the temporary ceasefire of men become, by God’s grace, a foretaste of the everlasting peace of His Kingdom.

Hegumen Abraam Sleman

frsleman@CopticChurch.net

 

#GazaPeacePlan; #PeaceInTheMiddleEast; #BlessedAreThePeacemakers;#PrayForGaza; #PrayForJerusalem; #HopeForTheNations

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Pastoral Statement on the East Brunswick Tragedy

Image
With heavy hearts, we mourn the tragic event that took place in East Brunswick on   Friday, February 28, 2025 , where a wife lost her life at the hands of her husband. As a church, we extend our deepest   sympathies and condolences   to her family, loved ones, and all those affected by this heartbreaking act of violence. In this time of sorrow, we turn to the   comfort of God’s Word   and the hope found in Christ. 1. God Feels Our Grief and Will Redeem Creation In moments of deep sorrow, we take refuge in the truth that God sees our pain, hears our cries, and is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Though the world is marred by sin and violence, God is at work to redeem creation from its corruption (Romans 8:21-23). We hold onto the promise that Christ will return and make all things new, bringing justice, healing, and an end to suffering (Revelation 21:4-5). 2. The Church Condemns Domestic Violence and All Acts of Harm The Church...
Read more

The Eucharist: The Heart of Christian Unity - Preface of a New Book

Image
The prayer of the Lord Jesus in John 17:21 remains an urgent call to the Church today: “That they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.” The division among Christians stands in stark contrast to Christ’s desire for unity, and nowhere is this division more visible than at the Eucharistic table, where the Body and Blood of Christ should bring believers together as one.  The Eucharist: The Heart of the Christian Unity  The Eucharist has always been at the heart of Christian life and unity, serving as both a sign and source of communion with Christ and with one another. The earliest Christians gathered around the Eucharist, recognizing it as the fulfillment of God’s covenant and as a means of participating in the very life of Christ. The Church Fathers spoke of the Eucharist as the binding force of Christian unity, teaching that those who share in the one Bread and one Cup becom...
Read more

A Prayerful Message to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV: A Call for Eucharistic Unity

Image
With deep joy and reverence, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. May the Lord Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd and Eternal High Priest, fill Your Holiness with divine wisdom, strength, and peace as you begin your sacred ministry of shepherding the Church in this pivotal time of history. At this moment of grace and renewal, I raise a humble and heartfelt appeal — that Your Holiness may stand united with all the Churches that confess the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist — His true Body and His true Blood — to work together toward the restoration of Eucharistic unity. This unity is not a mere symbol of agreement, but a faithful response to the prayer of Christ Himself: “That they may all be one, even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me” (John 17:21). The Euchari...
Read more