"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him". Colossians 3:15-17 NKJV
Paul instructs us to let the peace of God rule in our heart. This is the peace (Shalom) which surpasses all understanding, which will guard our hearts and minds through Jesus. (Phil 4:7). He tells us in verse 15, to 'let' or allow the peace of God to rule in our hearts. Now the word 'rule' is quite a strong word which incorporates a governing power, authority and a controlling factor. The governing power that resides in us is the Holy Spirit Himself. He has the authority and the controlling factor to do this. We are told in verse 16 to let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly. Now to dwell is to abide and this is what we should allow the Holy Spirit to do. He will then guide us correctly in the way ahead.
Think about that strong word 'rule'. If we allow the peace and presence of God to reign within us, we will naturally allow Him to rule our lives. Some people don't like the sound of this word because of the commanding influence that it has on us. But the Holy Spirit isn't like that. He is gentle, peaceful and loving and when we are side by side with Jesus, He has our interests at heart and will always lead us into the truth.
Verse 17 is one of the most important verses we will find, 'And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him". Colossians 3:17. Whatever we do, we are to do it all in the name of Jesus. Sometimes we don't want to do a particular thing but we must remind ourselves of this verse at such times. We should also do things willingly not, with a grudge. People know if we are doing something for them willingly or with a grudge. Don't let us ever fail this request because, doing things with a grudge, points people away from Jesus. There is no time in the Bible that Jesus begrudged doing something for someone. He was always there, willingly helping.
So let's make it our intention that we do the same and let people see Jesus in whatever we do.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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