Can Peacekeeping Efforts Create A Peaceful World?

Wars and armed conflicts are constantly raging in our world. As a result, the United Nations and other organizations engage in peacekeeping operations that include maintaining a presence in trouble spots. Their hope is to become a stabilizing force in these violent areas. In time past, peacekeeping operations have had some successes. They have protected civilians, returned refugees to their home countries, delivered humanitarian aid, and rebuilt damaged infrastructure. However, peacekeeping efforts face serious challenges that limit their success; the question that readily comes is, will there ever be lasting solutions that lead to a truly peaceful world? The Bible has answers:

The challenge: lack of cooperation. It is not always easy to get multiple military and civilian agencies, usually from different countries, to work together efficiently because of misunderstandings and conflicting interests.

The Bible's solution: "The God of heaven will set up a kingdom… and put an end to all these kingdoms [human governments], and it alone will stand forever." Daniel 2:44

In the near future, God will end all wars and establish global peace. (Psalm 46:8, 9) He will replace all governments on earth with one single government: God’s kingdom. With one government in heaven ruling over a planet free of conflict, there will no longer be a need for human peacekeeping agencies.

So, my brethren, until God’s comes, let us all be resolute to find peace and be agents of peace. We must allow love to rule in our countries, nations, and society.