Nov 11 – Through the Peace of God!

“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (Colossians 3:15).

The Lord speaks to us in many ways. Often, He speaks through our inner promptings. Since the spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD (Proverbs 20:27), learn to discern God’s guidance through the promptings of your spirit. When the Lord speaks to you, His perfect peace will fill your heart, and you will experience joy and contentment.

A sister who had remained unmarried for many years eventually had her marriage arranged. She came to me with her wedding invitation and asked me to pray for her. I asked her, “Sister, many prospective bridegrooms came your way, but you did not agree to marry any of them. How did you decide to accept this particular young man?”

She replied, “Whenever other prospective bridegrooms came, I felt troubled and afraid within. But when this young man came, my inner promptings assured me that he was the bridegroom the Lord had appointed for me. A perfect, divine peace filled my heart. Even my mother said, ‘Whenever I see this young man, I feel a sense of joy within me. I feel that he will love you and care for you throughout your life without ever bringing tears to your eyes.’”

The Bible says that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1). There are three aspects of peace: first, peace with God; second, being reconciled to God; and third, the peace of God. Yes, when your heart is at peace, you can recognise the Lord’s leading.

However, when something is not from the Lord, fear and confusion may overwhelm your heart. This can help you discern that the Lord has not spoken. “You did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father’” (Romans 8:15). “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).

To hear the Lord speak to you, continually enjoy fellowship with Him. Be very careful not to allow any sin to come between you and God. Maintain holiness at all times, and continue to commune and fellowship with Him.

Children of God, as you do God’s will and listen to His voice, “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).

Verse for further meditation: “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Corinthians 3:17).