July 26, 2024 LET
Colossians 3:15-17 “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.”
The word ‘let’ is an important word in scripture. The obvious implication is that God has already made provision and has already done what was needed for us to experience His life in us. Note that this verse does not say “Let peace rule in your hearts;’ but rather, ‘Let the peace of Christ rule in you hearts.” Peace is a wonderful thing to have; in our day, it seems to be a rather rare quality. Even in the storms of life and in the most difficult times, we can experience the peace of God because His Holy Spirit lives in us. We are also to let the word of Christ richly dwell within us. Again, not just any word, but the word of Christ. The peace of God and His word work hand in hand. In His word, we learn of Him and we learn who we are in Him and who He is in us. If we live by the standards and philosophy of the world, we will not experience His peace. His word is absolutely critical! His word IS wisdom. In His word, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we discover truths that lead to life-abundant life; and the life He gives is a life of no regrets. The instructions of this passage is in the plural-your hearts. As members of the body of Christ, living the Christian life is a community deal. If and when we isolate ourselves, we are more vulnerable to the attacks of our enemy. We are called to be teaching and admonishing one another in the things of God and to be provoking one another to love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24. We are also admonished to have a thankful heart; we can choose to be thankful even if we are in a difficult place. Expressing gratefulness and being thankful works wonders. Finally, once we let the peace of God rule in our hearts and we let the word of Christ richly dwell within us, we will find ourselves giving thanks to Him in all we do. The life of Christ is available to you and I.
Colossians 3:1-2 “Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Blessings, Buddy
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Colossians 3:15-17 “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.”
The word ‘let’ is an important word in scripture. The obvious implication is that God has already made provision and has already done what was needed for us to experience His life in us. Note that this verse does not say “Let peace rule in your hearts;’ but rather, ‘Let the peace of Christ rule in you hearts.” Peace is a wonderful thing to have; in our day, it seems to be a rather rare quality. Even in the storms of life and in the most difficult times, we can experience the peace of God because His Holy Spirit lives in us. We are also to let the word of Christ richly dwell within us. Again, not just any word, but the word of Christ. The peace of God and His word work hand in hand. In His word, we learn of Him and we learn who we are in Him and who He is in us. If we live by the standards and philosophy of the world, we will not experience His peace. His word is absolutely critical! His word IS wisdom. In His word, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we discover truths that lead to life-abundant life; and the life He gives is a life of no regrets. The instructions of this passage is in the plural-your hearts. As members of the body of Christ, living the Christian life is a community deal. If and when we isolate ourselves, we are more vulnerable to the attacks of our enemy. We are called to be teaching and admonishing one another in the things of God and to be provoking one another to love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24. We are also admonished to have a thankful heart; we can choose to be thankful even if we are in a difficult place. Expressing gratefulness and being thankful works wonders. Finally, once we let the peace of God rule in our hearts and we let the word of Christ richly dwell within us, we will find ourselves giving thanks to Him in all we do. The life of Christ is available to you and I.
Colossians 3:1-2 “Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Blessings, Buddy
[email protected]
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