The treaty of the Great Tree of Peace in the 1400s formed the “Iroquois Confederacy” by uniting in peace the five nations; Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. The Peacemaker sealed the treaty by symbolically burying weapons at the foot of a Great White Pine, or Great Tree of Peace, whose 5-needle clusters stood for the original 5 nations.
They buried the hatchet. The weapons of war were buried in the earth. Peace was established. There is no more hostility. From now on, we live in peace as brothers.
Jesus has buried the hatchet for his people. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Romans 8:1. “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” Romans 5:1.
God, in Christ, has established peace. He has buried the hatchet and now we sit at his table in peace.
This table of peace is for those who have confessed their sins, their previous hostility with God, accepted in faith his forgiveness, and now are committed to walking together in peace. This table is for Christians. It is not a blessing for anyone else.
If you believe in Christ, you are at peace with God. Come to the table.