Colossians 3:15. "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."
HIS CALM. The game of life is on! The play is in full force! We've long ago passed the starting gate; we are more than half-way down the course. There is much to attract on every side, there is jeering and there is praise. Temptation is always there to entice us to join those side-line frays.
But the child of God has an umpire whose rules he should obey. The peace of Christ can arbitrate every single day. When that peace is gone, I must stop and reconsider, What I have done or am intending to do, to see which one is the better.
When the peace of Christ is ruling one, that can be seen by others. The calmness of spirit and godly control links us closely with our brothers. A thankful spirit and thankful words often join with others in praise. The whole body of believers is benefited when I do what the referee says.
If that peace is missing, it is very important that I stop And think about what I have been doing; is it right or not. Or if the plans I have made have been made, not considering How this affects other believers; and if it glorifies Him.
The peace of Christ isn't dependent on things that are happening all around. It doesn't need perfect silence; it is there even when there's raucous sound All around the place where I am, but in the middle of all the noise, The umpire of my life is there to guide, assuring that I make the right choice.
What a blessing is this calmness in spite of all the turmoil. The peace of Christ doesn't depend on outcomes that it may nourish my soul. That peace has been tried and proven in this game of life I live. The calm assurance that God's will is done, makes my peace just like His.
"Heavenly Father, I find a quiet joy in my soul today even though I am a bit under the weather. But I accept this as right, and over it I have no control. So I rest in Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."