TASTE AND SEE that I am good. The more intimately you experience Me, the more convinced you become of My goodness. I am the Living One who sees you and long to participate in your life. I am training you to find Me in each moment and to be a channel of My loving Presence. Sometimes My blessings come to you in mysterious ways: through pain and trouble. At such times you can know My goodness only through your trust in Me. Understanding will fail you, but trust will keep you close to Me.
Thank Me for the gift of My Peace, a gift of such immense proportions that you cannot fathom its depth or breadth. When I appeared to My disciples after the resurrection, it was Peace that I communicated first of all. I knew this was their deepest need: to calm their fears and clear their minds. I also speak Peace to you, for I know your anxious thoughts. Listen to Me! Tune out other voices, so that you can hear Me more clearly. I designed you to dwell in Peace all day, every day. Draw near to Me; receive My Peace.
- Jesus
Scripture Insight: Psalm 34:8; Genesis 16:13; John 20:19; and Colossians 3:15
(Jesus Calling / Sarah Young)
Colossians 3:15 - "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful" (New International Version)
ReplyDeletePaul tells us in Colossians 3:15 to let Christ's peace be umpire or referee of our hearts. Our hearts are the center of conflict because there are feelings and desires which clash - our fears and hopes, distrust and trust, jealousy and love. How can we deal with these constant conflicts and live as God wants? We must decide between conflicting elements by using the rule of peace - which choice will promote peace in our souls? We have to realize that it is not enough to hear or read the Word of God, or even to know it well. We must also put it into practice. How easy it is to listen to a sermon and forget what the preacher said. How easy is it to read the Bible and not think about how to live differently. Exposure to God's Word is not enough. It must lead to obedience.