BIBLE PASSAGE:
You know the message God sent to the people of Israel,
telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ,
who is Lord of all.
(Acts 10:36)
MEDITATION:
Have you ever dreamed about a world that is free of the troubles caused
by humans? In other words, wouldn’t it be nice if we could give everyone
a shot in the arm that would fill them with love, instead of hate. If only we
could give a pill to everyone that would fill them with contentment instead
of greed.
While we are dreaming, what if a cure could be found for the past mistakes,
failures and sins of mankind? Suppose by some miracle all the past could be
straightened out. How great it would be if life’s tangles could be unraveled
and the broken strings of life could be repaired.
When we read God’s Word, we find that there is good news! There is a
medicine available and there is a cure! The sin, confusion, trouble and
disillusionment of life can be replaced by righteousness, joy, happiness
and contentment.
We can experience a new peace that is not dependent on our outward
circumstances. God’s Word promises that our soul can find peace and
rest through Jesus Christ. The scriptures include the message that
“Jesus is Lord of all”. That means that if we are going to experience
peace through Jesus, we need to give Him a special place in our life
as Lord of our all.
This can be a difficult choice for many people who always want to be in
control. The problem is, they have an attitude that, “Nobody can tell me
what to do!”
When that thought dominates our mind, it’s unlikely that we will ever
yield our will to the Lord’s will. We may be settling for what we think is
good, and missing out on something that is much better. Why? Because
He is God and His will is far better and wiser than our own will.
ACTION:
Questions to consider:
– Do you have a restlessness that prevents you from
experiencing peace in your life?
– Are you still charting your own path, instead of
submitting to receiving your directives from the Lord?
– Are you one of the many we often see who have tension in their faces
because they have trouble relaxing and enjoying those around them?
– Do you find yourself “blowing up” when things do not go your way?
This can happen whenever we insist
on being in total control of ourselves.
If you are tired of worrying, being tense, and having anger issues,
there is a good chance that you could still be selfishly holding on
to some things and haven’t allowed Jesus to be Lord of your life.
Wouldn’t you like to trade tension for a relaxed state of mind, worry for
peace, and anger for unconditional love? When you make Him Lord, you
will find that your entire life and attitude will change as you experience
the peace that is promised to those who totally submit to the Lord.
Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing another wonderful promise
You have made to all mankind. You know me better than I know myself,
which means that you understand the attitudes and selfishness that are
preventing me from experiencing the peace You have promised. I am
tired and frustrated with myself, for the restlessness that not only makes
me miserable but also impacts those around me. My wrong reactions to
issues just frustrate me even more and I end up not even liking myself,
so how could I expect others to like me? Show me the areas of my life
that I am still trying to control and teach me to totally submit to You
and Your will for my life. Thank You in advance for the peace You
will bring into my life!”
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