November 25:
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
We often hear people talk about being called. I am sure
you have heard many speak to the fact that they are called
to preach or called to teach. Still others give witness to a
call to foreign missions or to plant churches here at home.
Did you realize the Bible says that we are all called to a
variety of things?
In this particular scripture, it says we are all called to peace.
In fact, Paul encourages us to allow that peace to rule in our
hearts. It is interesting to me that he places that in the
context of our abiding together in the Body of Christ. All
too often, our abiding together is anything but peaceful.
So, there are three things that are key for us in this
scripture:
1. Our calling: Peace
2. His ruling: Peace
3. Our Unity: Peace
Imagine the difference it might make in our personal walk,
and more importantly, the life of our church family if we
would but submit ourselves to this truth. We are called to
peace, submitting ourselves to its rule in our hearts and
finding the unity that this peace alone can bring.
Never forget, as Paul is careful to state, this peace
BELONGS to God. He has graciously shared it with us,
His children. And for that, we are called to give thanks.
Give Thanks!