In this passage, we see two meanings to the word 'peace'.  First, we see that CHRIST has brought about unity (oneness of mind and purpose).  How did He do this?  By taking away the separation that kept us apart from each other.  He did this when Peter was on the rooftop and had the vision of the single-hoofed animals with the split-hooved animals.  GOD showed Peter that the Gospel was for both the Jew and the Gentile. We all are able to now be unified before Him under the banner of CHRIST.

    Second, we see the meaning of the word 'peace' in taking the 'dividing wall of hostility' by what?  He 'destroyed the barrier.'   He did this at the moment on the cross when He said that it was finished and the curtain between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place was torn.  We were allowed to enter into His presence without fear of instant death.

   So many things in this world seek to separate us from each other as Christians, as family, and as friends.  As Christians, we only need to agree on the simple fact that it is by faith in JESUS that we are saved, not by our works.  Though works should follow our faith, it is by no means the way we are saved.  All else is important in its own right but should never be used to bring about division between us.  If only we all could agree to disagree sometimes.  

   This simple rule of agreeing to disagree can truly help us in all our relationships.  Whether Husband to Wife, Parent to Child, or boss to worker, or friend to friend.  The Bible shows us over and over that we are free to be what GOD made us to be.  We are each individuals in our own right, made in the very image of GOD.  

   Join with me today with an open heart before GOD and rejoice that CHRIST made a way for us to have peace between each other and with the FATHER!