Today's Verse: Colossians 3:15

Thursday, November 22, 1962

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
— Colossians 3:15
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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Peace is that elusive state of grace that incorporates all of life's well-being that God intended for his children. Because of Jesus, we have true shalom, true peace, and blessing in body, soul, and spirit. Jesus' victory over sin, death, and hell ensures that we can have true and lasting peace, too (Romans 15:13). When we received the Spirit of Christ into our hearts, Jesus empowered us to live with our brothers and sisters, no matter how flawed we all are, in a state of genuine love and peace (Romans 5:5; Galatians 5:22-23). In addition, we are the Body of Christ, and a healthy body does not war against itself. So let's live in peace with others, and do so with thanksgiving. Jesus said that this was something he came to bring us when he declared:
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10).

My Prayer...

Blessed Father of all believers, please give me a heart to love your people. As the character of Jesus permeates my life, I am learning to appreciate the preciousness of each of your children more; I am choosing to see those difficult church family members as the grit from which you will fashion my pearl, and as my call to display your mercy and grace. I know you are working in my life to bring me peace, joy, and thanksgiving through the Holy Spirit, so I commit to live in peace with others. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

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Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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