| “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” |
| —Colossians 3:15a |
Each person has a unique expression of his or her temperament. Some people approach life seemingly in a bubble of deliberate calmness. Others seem to display an almost frantic demeanor. Still others fall somewhere in between.
Whenever I catch a competitive quiz show on television, I am always chagrined by those who scream loudly when they win. I feel they are acting like little children. I can’t imagine getting that excited about something. But, there’s no doubt that they’re very excited they have won.
In our spiritual lives, God makes a very special provision for us. That provision enables us to process and handle whatever life may throw our way.
The Apostle Paul wrote about this God-given provision in 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.
God gives us His peace that we may respond to the call He gives us to become peacemakers in a frantic world.
As we begin this new day, let us allow the Holy Spirit to make the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and mind.
And, from my personal, selfish perspective, “No screamies!”
Based on a blog originally posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2017
