The peace of God

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. – Colossians 3.15

What rules our hearts? In other words what controls our hearts and minds and our emotions? Is it fear? Is it anxiety? Is it our passions? Is it lusts?

God’s plan is that His peace is what should reign in my life.

There are many times in my own life when peace does not reign. That happens when I let other stuff get in the way. All those things push peace aside so that they can control me. And the worst part is that I let them do it.

As a believer I need that wonderful peace of God to be in control of my life. Jesus told us that He was leaving His peace with us when He left.

I think there is a key here. Both here and in Philippians peace is tied to thankfulness. Thankfulness comes when I am content. Contentment comes when I trust God to take care of meet and meet my needs. So, the peace of God comes when I truly learn to trust God.

Christ came to give us peace, not just for eternity but in the here and now. That peace can only reign when I am trusting God and being thankful for what He is doing.

May that peace reign in our hearts and minds today.

May the peace of God, our heav'nly Father,

And the grace of Christ, the risen Son,

And the fellowship of God the Spirit

Keep our hearts and minds within His love.

And to Him be praise for His glorious reign;

From the depths of earth to the heights of heaven

We declare the name of the Lamb once slain—

Christ eternal, the King of Kings. 

May this peace which passes understanding,

And this grace which makes us what we are,

And this fellowship of His communion,

Make us one in spirit and in heart.

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