Godly Peace

Colossians 3:2 - "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth."

The Christian living is a call towards His peace. And how does His peace come?

God’s peace comes when we set our mind (and heart) on the things above, and not on earthly things.

The mind and heart of a person undergoes constant and strenuous conflicts with regards to one’s living conditions so that the basic necessities of the life is met which are food, clothing and shelter which are also interrelated. The world drifts our focus from the creator to the created things of God stealing the glory that completely belongs to God (Is. 48:11b) and that is what many Christians today are seeking after, the things that can imitate taking the place of His peace and leading them into a life of emptiness, rebellion, strife and dissatisfaction.

How does our mind & heart get dragged to the earthly things?
Paul tells, “that those who live according to the sinful nature have their mind set on what nature desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on the things above (God)” (Rom.8:5).

Our Lord knew about the worldly circumstances that we will be encountering in our lives and that is why He said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you, I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled” (John 14:27).
And Jesus Christ is the Lord of peace and He himself gives us peace in all times and in everyway (2 Thes.3:16). The peace of God transcends all our understanding and guards our heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Phil.4:7).

Let's come out of the shell of worldly thinking/desires/understanding & standards and move into the presence of God by setting our heart and mind on the things above so that we receive (walk in ) His peace. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart & mind, since as members of one body you were called to peace and be thankful” (Col.3:15)

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