Bible Verse of the Day Tuesday March 28th 2023

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.

First, we should look at the word peace. The world is seeking inner peace, and the world system has thousands of suggestions for achieving this. For example, there are many so-called "gurus of inner peace" who talk of "transcendental Meditation" as an avenue to finding an "inner light" or "inner peace." This worldly practice usually has a "spiritual guide" that brings crystals and herbs. The problems with this practice are multileveled, even before we realize this is "witchcraft," plain and simple. The only true peace in the world is found in our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). In Romans 15:13,33; and Galatians 6:16, Paul speaks of the God of all peace. Before we were in Christ Jesus, we were at enmity with God, but being in Christ Jesus and part of the Body of Christ has brought us to a state of peace with God.

Peace is an element of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23); inner peace comes from knowing that God is supreme over all (Isaiah 46:9-11). Jesus tells us not to worry; He has left us with a peace that the world can never attain (John 16:33). Christians that worry are doubting God's Word, and worry is unnecessary, pointless, and it is of no use to anyone at any time. Some worry about the big things; others measure big between medium and small. It seems like folks enjoy worrying because it replaces prayer. Some worry about things that might happen, while others worry in case things do not occur or do happen. Then some worry about things that will never happen. We justify our worrying by saying, "after all, everybody does it." Some say, "if you only knew the pressure I face every day, you would worry too" (Philippians 4:6-7).

Jesus is the King of Peace, and to allow the Peace of Christ to rule in our hearts, we must make Him the Lord of our lives. Then, when we are in trouble, the peace of God that goes beyond any comprehension of the world will keep us calm and safe. This comfort is the same peace Job knew when under such a great attack. Paul ends this scripture verse with the charge to "be thankful." If we made giving thanks to God a part of our daily devotions, it would become a part of who we are. Then worry would have to take a backseat, and we would experience that peace, transcending all understanding.