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. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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Whose peace are we called to? Re-read the verses above, then take a deep breath and give thanks to God that the “peace of Christ” is the gold standard we’re expected to live by, not our own.
We are confronted with novel circumstances in our world right now that impact our lives enough to alert us to remember, that is truth. And this is reality: all our riches, and peace, dwell “among” [in the company of] “the message of Christ” that lives in our hearts. Our hearts are where the groundswell of gratitude reveals our understanding of the vast truth of what His peace really means to us.
“In the company” of your hearts and daily lives “the message of Christ” is completed by the simple recognition of this absolutely timeless truth that makes peace possible:
❤️Christ holds your heart in His own❤️
It was kind of you to share my trouble. I’m thankful for your gift because it confirms our partnership in the beginning of the gospel. I received your sacrifice as full payment and more because it came with the sweet aroma of the fruit of God to your credit and my benefit. God was pleased, along with me, to accept your gift. You are His riches in glory in Christ Jesus, and according to that He will supply every need of yours. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever!
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