Wednesday, March 28, 2018

TIM Good morning, I’m Tim Wise, Sanctuary Choir Director at Central. Colossians 3:15-17 says “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Many believers look for a sense of peace as a sign to help them determine God’s will in their life. However, a peaceful feeling may not be enough evidence to verify that a person’s decisions line up with the Lord’s plans. It’s wise to ask ourselves, “Whose peace are we experiencing?” The Colossians text talks about letting “the peace of Christ rule in your hearts”. This kind of calm originates from Jesus Christ and is the deciding factor that determines whether your decisions fit with God’s will. To have God’s peace about a matter means your decision must be aligned with His will. The only way to determine this is by comparing your thoughts and choices with His Word. One of the reasons we often make choices without the guidance of Scripture is because we want a quicker method for finding an answer. The Lord doesn’t just pour His thoughts into our brain without our cooperation. Building steadily over time is the only way to internalize a foundation of God’s truth. With His instructions as your basis, you can make decisions with confidence, knowing you are following His will. Then, you’ll have a sense of oneness with the Lord, and His peace will guard your way.