"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
We can see from this verse that, we let or allow the peace and the Word of God to dwell and develop within us. Let's look at this, turn to Colossians 3:1-2:
'If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.'
First we are instructed to seek things above where Christ is. We do this by setting our minds on the Jesus, and not allowing ourselves to be distracted from doing this. We have a commitment with Jesus. He died for us and as we asked Him to forgive our sin, He did and then came to dwell within us by the Spirit of God. Therefore, we are committed to Jesus and have a duty to walk with Him allowing Him to change us through and through. Then, we can have the confidence to 'Let' our lives be controlled by Jesus.
The world is full of anxiety and pressure and it is so easy to become caught up in this. This is why Paul said, 'let the peace of God rule in your hearts.' It's impossible to be stressed out and anxious when the peace of God is upon you. It just doesn't work that way. We see a negative problem coming our way and then, call upon Jesus. By doing this, we let the peace of God rule that very situation. Did you get that? Some may say that's easier said than done but, God's Word is the truth and the Word says let the peace of God rule in your heart. It's a choice we have, but one that far outweighs the other.
Again, Paul says 'Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.' When we let this happen, we are tapping into the Truth. We can speak to the situation around us and bring peace all around. But remember, it is all or nothing. We can't have days off being a Christian. It is a lifetime commitment and so, 'whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.' We must live the life - always!
So, there you have it; we must do our part and then, Jesus will do His part. It's a two-way plan of action, one in which is guaranteed to bring us success and victory.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned
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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