May 16, 2013

  • The Peace of God

    Science has confirmed what the Bible taught centuries ago: there is a close relationship between our minds and bodies. Proverbs puts it this way: "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones" (17:22).

    But there is also a close relationship between our mental and physical health and the health of our spiritual lives. Guilt, fear, jealousy, bitterness, futility, escapism--these and a host of other problems are spiritual ills brought about by the disease of sin. Like poison, they can sicken us in mind and body.

    But when Christ comes into our lives, He removes our guilt and takes away our fears. He gives us love for others and a new purpose in life. His joy and peace neutralize sin's poison and promote emotional and physical health.

    Does that mean our emotional and physical problems will vanish? Not necessarily. But like a spring of pure water, God's peace in our hearts brings cleansing and refreshment to our minds and bodies.

    Let the peace of God rule in your hearts. COLOSSIANS 3:15

    from: Hope for each day/Billy Graham

    Note:  Many times this verse comes true for me:  "Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." When I believe God's promises and His encouragements, I seldom think of fear. I seldom get anxious. But when I do, I always think of the source of fear, anxiety and doubts. When I remember what the Bible said that God is a good God, it settles the fear in my heart. Unless, you are God's enemy, in other words, you don't believe in Him; God never instills fear, anxiety, doubts nor condemnation to a believer. Jesus said: "my peace I give you." In the morning when I wake up, and when I start my day, as I eat my breakfast, listening to the pastors devotional messages on my IPad, my day will have directions. My mind will not be all over the place. I have an organized day. And when I end the day in God's words, I always have a good night sleep, because my mind is at ease. If I let God's peace rule my day, I feel mentally and physically capable to handle my everyday tasks in life, without getting sidetracked. Without my hours getting wasted with the mundane of life.