Peace is such an amazing thing. Yet it surprises me how many people lack peace in their life. Peace is one of the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. Peace is something that's in your life because of the way you live as you serve Christ. Often people act like they have peace, but on the inside they know they don't have it. So why do so many Christians lack peace? One of the reasons is found in Romans 8:6 which tells us, "So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace". What's going on your mind? Life and peace are the product of a mind that's controlled by the Spirit. I'm sure people would be shocked if they were able to see or hear those things we allow our mind to meditate on. Jealousy, uncleanness, agitation, idolatry, bitterness, jealousies, selfish ambitions, hatred, envy and offenses are NOT things we should dwell on, think about, or do. As Christians we shouldn't allow these to take root for even a minute in our minds. These are our life and peace robbers! They come to steal from us and lead to death. Today we can allow either our sinful nature, or the Spirit to control our minds. The fruit will be either death or life and peace. As obvious as this choice is, some will not make the right choice, and suffer the consequences for it. If we choose to live in the Spirit, let us walk in the Spirit, which will include allowing our mind to be controlled by the Spirit. What will you allow to control your mind today? God desires us to have peace in our lives today, but the choice to have it is ours. Peace is such a wonderful blessing from the Lord to us. It's something I'm so thankful for :)
For sure Pastor Lee, It's such a blessing having peace that only Christ can give us while we walk in obedience to His will.
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