And Let There Be Peace

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him," (Colossians 3:15-17 NIV). 

This scripture is filled with wisdom for believers and it seemed so appropriate for this time of the year. We come off of Thanksgiving where our focus was on being grateful. These verses say to be thankful and to sing with gratitude in our hearts, and to give thanks to God the Father through the Lord Jesus Christ.

This scripture prepares us for the Advent season by calling the peace of Christ to rule in our hearts, reminding us that as members of one body we are called to peace.

This scripture speaks of our duties as members of one body that include admonishing one another with wisdom, and worship with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in our hearts to God.

Whatever we do, whether in word or deed we are to do it in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Let us focus on the wisdom of these verses as we enter the Advent season. Let us be encouragers to others and lift them up with thanksgiving for the things they do well. Let us fill our hearts with gladness as we sing songs with thankfulness in our hearts. Let us sing the Christmas carols we love with joy in our hearts. And let there be peace this season in our hearts. Amen.