Let’s start today with scripture from Colossians Chapter 3 Verses 1 to 4, and I’m taking this from the Good News Bible.
(1) You have been raised to life with Christ, so set your hearts on the things that are heaven, where Christ sits on His throne at the right side of God.
(2) Keep your minds fixed on things there, not on things here on earth.
(3) For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
(4) Your real life is Christ and when He appears, then you too will appear with Him and share His glory!
Sometimes in this old world it seems hard to find a day of peace. With the news coming at us daily with reports of violence, riots, weather of all descriptions, COVID-19 reports, cetera; one feels overwhelmed at the hurt, heartache, loss and pain brought to us through the news.
To have a day of peace, or peace day by day, we must keep ourselves hidden in the word and keep the word hidden in our hearts, so that at times when we are overwhelmed we can draw on the word, and stay in His presence fixing our minds on heavenly things. It takes great discipline to do this, just as it takes great discipline to play an instrument well, with lots of practice to bring one closer and closer to perfection being ready to perform and hopefully, be the delight to many listeners. Keeping the instrument in good working condition and taking time to learn to play well, brings one a great sense of accomplishment. When we study God‘s word, and allow it to lead our lives, we stay in good working condition and we become an example to those who watch our lives, our relationship with Jesus Christ. Everything we do, when we do it unto the Lord, will help us to be content and be at peace. This will also bring us a great sense of accomplishment and we will be pleasing to the Lord.
When we give up our desires, and want to live daily to fulfil the desire of the Lord, then we have truly died to self, and our lives become hidden with Christ in God.
As we focus on Christ daily, the news of the world pales in comparison to our thoughts of heaven. Set your heart on heavenly things and things of this world will not seem to matter. Keep your heart and mind on Christ, and live in peace, day by day. On the day of His return, you will share in His glory!!! What a peace that brings to our hearts and minds as we stand on the promises of God and live in peace, day by day.
Please read these scriptures verses over and over until you feel peace, and then do as I do, by saying your name to make this personal to you. What joy there is when scripture is made as personal as this. This brings great peace; now, - - - just sit in His beautiful presence and enjoy!
Have a peaceful week ahead.
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