Mensa Otabil - Protected By God's Peace
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This week we’ve been talking about God’s peace, and we need God’s peace in these times and the seasons we are living in. Life sometimes goes a bit off, and when it does, God is able to keep us in His peace. I believe that in these days, God’s peace will keep you and surround you in harmony. So, Colossians chapter 3, verse 15 says, «And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.» This is a general command to all Christians. Yes, we are members of the body of Christ; we belong to Christ. But it’s important that we also allow the peace of God to rule in our hearts. I believe that there are moments where we need this message much more, and this is one of those moments.
A couple of things to look at from this passage are that God’s peace rules in our hearts. God’s peace is like a referee in a football match. What does a referee do? The referee ensures that offenses do not prevail in a football match. If there is a foul or an offense, the referee is going to stop it. In life, we get offended, and you’re going to have all kinds of offenses come your way. Somebody is going to hurt you, and if you’re not careful, you are going to be buffeted by so many offenses, which can lead to bitterness and losing your peace. Many times, people say, " I’m not happy any longer; I’ve lost my peace.» Why? Because somebody offended us.
God’s peace is there to ensure that the offenses that come our way do not become so deeply ingrained in us that we lose our peace and become troubled in this world. So He says, «Let the peace of God be the referee in your life.» Let the peace of God rule in your life and take away the offenses from your life so that you can live a quiet and peaceable life. The peace of God doesn’t just take offenses away from our lives or arrest the offenses in our lives, but the peace of God also settles our hearts.
Sometimes, the peace of God is like a judge in a courthouse- an arbiter who is able to settle matters and keep the balance of peace in a community. Let the peace of God be like the one who settles your heart because many times you want to make a choice or a decision. You’re not sure whether to do it the right way or the left way. Should I do it this way or that way? How are you going to find God’s way? God’s peace settles our hearts. One of the marks of God’s peace in our hearts is when we are in the center of the will of God; He gives us peace and makes us find rest. That doesn’t mean that everything is going to be peaceful around us; it could be total chaos all around us, but His peace settles us and tells us it’s okay-God is with you, and you’re going to come through this. I pray that in the midst of all the chaos, God’s peace will settle your heart. It’s okay; you’re going to come through this, and you’re going to win this because God will give us the victory.
Let the peace of God settle your heart and rule your heart. The peace of God that rules our hearts also gives us a life of gratitude. We become grateful for what God orders in our lives, and when we allow God to guide our lives, one of the things that happen to us is that we become grateful for life. We become grateful to the Lord; we become grateful for all the good things He has done for us. I pray that God will give you a heart of gratitude. You may not have everything, but be grateful for the things you have. Be grateful for the peace of God, be grateful for the presence of God, and be grateful for the provision that God has given to you. I pray that God will give you a restful heart and a grateful heart.
Let’s pray. Say with me, «Heavenly Father, when there is chaos all around, let Your peace continually rule my heart. In Jesus' name, amen and amen.»