January 27, 2023 LET THE PEACE OF CHRIST RULE
Colossians 3:15 “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be make known to God. And the peace of God which passes all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.”
The scriptures are miraculous-they are of God; and they are both profound, stretching the mind; and yet they are simple, easily understood, and the message of the scripture immediately penetrates the heart. And amazingly, many times a particular verse speaks directly to us about a particular issue or circumstance we are confronted with. Such is the case with Colossians 3:15. Is it possible to simply let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? Yes, it is possible. Some may say that if we knew the conflicts and trials they were facing, we would understand why they are not at peace. The core issue of letting the peace of Christ rule in our hearts is that of trusting God. No one likes trials and conflicts, and we are not to deny the pain of trials; but, if our trust is in God, we can rest in the fact that God is at work in the midst of the trial, that He will not forsake us, that He will give us strength to endure, and that He will in some way use it for good. To have that posture in the midst of the trial is possible only by having an unshakeable trust in God our Father. In our culture, many may not be in a great trial, but nonetheless, they are anxious and are not at peace, and thus, they try to find peace and fulfillment in places and in things other than in God. This trust in God that is essential in this life is more than mental; true trust in God is rooted in our spirit-in the core of our being. Our having a genuine trust in God is a work of the Holy Spirt revealing to us the faithfulness of God and His absolute power to work all things for good for those who love Him. We have many opportunities to become anxious and there are many things that could rob us of the peace of Christ. It is refreshing to know that we can simply let go and let His peace rule in our hearts. God is pleased when we have a child like faith in Him even when life is difficult and we don’t understand the how or why. So, let us let go of all that would defeat us and discourage us, and simply let His peace rule in our hearts and minds-He is in control-and He loves us.
John 16:33 “I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Philippians 4:9 “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from Me, or seen in Me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
Blessings,
Buddy
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