Peace

It’s such a beautiful time of year! The whole world is “dressed up”. Yet, not everyone is happy and content. Some are in crisis. Some are looking at what appears to be no future, or, at best, an unhappy continuing of troubles and pain.

Colossians 3:12 (NIV): "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, HOLY and DEARLY LOVED, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

The emphasis is mine, to tell you how He loves you. If you have accepted the gift offered by Christ’s remarkable sacrifice, you are HOLY and DEARLY LOVED. He has extended this to us, not because we deserve this gift, nor because of anything we’ve done or not done, but because of Him, because of His Graciousness toward us.

This season is not really about the baby, it's about the gift of Him. He is calling to you right this minute. He’s saying “Come, dearly loved one.” He is whispering, tugging, calling, waiting for you to snuggle up beside Him, lean your head on His chest and be sheltered by His all powerful Arms.

Colossians 3:15 (NIV): “Let the peace of Christ RULE in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace."

“But how can I find peace in the chaos of my life?” you might ask. You and I can do that by giving that chaos to Him, by giving Him the junk of our life, by giving Him every part of each of us. In verse 15 I emphasized the word RULE because only His Power can overcome whatever is crushing you. You hear His Voice as He says: Let my peace RULE in your heart.

All you have to do is ask Him. His peace calmed storms, stilled waves, conquered death and more. He can absolutely handle anything you have in your life. He is calling you. Give Him a chance to show you what it's like when every single thing is given to Him. Really. He's God. He can manage the unmanageable.