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In Anchorage, Alaska, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down face to face. For the first time in nearly twenty years, a Russian president touched American soil not as an enemy, but as a guest. That alone is a moment worth pausing to recognize.
“Blessed are the peacemakers…” (Matthew 5:9).
Peace starts with small steps; dialogue can be a seed God waters. While no official deal was signed, the tone was different. The smiles, the handshakes, the warmth — it carried the sense that hearts were at least willing to listen. Trump called the meeting “fantastic.” Putin spoke of “understandings.” And even though the war has not ended yet, the simple act of conversation matters. Every great change in history started with a conversation.
Takeaway: Pray for leaders, even those you disagree with
A Surprising Voice: Hillary Clinton - Enemies Can Still See Your Light
Perhaps the most unexpected moment came from someone far outside that Alaskan meeting room. Hillary Clinton, one of Trump’s fiercest rivals, said she would nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize — if he truly brought peace in Ukraine without sacrificing Ukraine’s land.
“When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” (Proverbs 16:7).
The lesson here is even opponents can’t deny when God is using you. That wasn’t politics. That was bigger. It was a reminder that peace has the power to bridge divides we thought were impossible. If even Hillary Clinton can acknowledge the potential for good in a political opponent, maybe the world can pause and breathe in a little hope, too.
Takeaway: Keep walking in your assignment — your fruit will speak for you.
The Faith Perspective
The Bible reminds us: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9). But also “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” (Mark 3:25). True peace is not just the absence of war, but the presence of understanding, compassion, and courage.
Political labels should never divide or cause you to harm your brother or another fellow human being, but God’s Kingdom is higher than politics. Believers should rise above party and pray for righteousness.
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” (Ephesians 4:26).
Seeing world leaders sitting together and talkIng is powerful. Healing begins with conversation. Maybe this meeting wasn’t the final answer, but it was a first step — and steps matter. God often works in ways that look small before they grow big. The handshake in Alaska may be just a seed, but even the smallest seed of peace can move mountains when watered with prayer.
Don’t fear — discern the times, stay watchful, and stay in prayer.
The Takeaway
The Alaska summit was not the end, but it was a new beginning.
Peace requires patience, faith, and persistence — but every gesture counts.
Even voices once opposed, like Hillary Clinton’s, can speak hope when peace is on the line.
So let us keep praying. For leaders to have wisdom. For nations to choose dialogue over destruction. For God’s hand to guide the path toward peace. Because what happened in Alaska wasn’t just about two men — it was about the world daring to believe again that peace is still possible.
