LET THERE BE PEACE: II Thessalonians 3:16

I worked a few times with people who just seemed to be constantly in crisis, constantly in a state of friction with one or more co-workers. There is no peace with people like that. When it is the boss, it can make life miserable. The good news is that God is not like that. God is the God of peace. 

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." II Thessalonians 3:16

Think about this: God sent his One and Only Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place. Why? Romans 5:1 says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Yes, God brings the peace. 

Living at peace is a very good thing. Allowing God to reign at all times and in every way is how you make a way for peace. Sometimes living by faith, following the teachings of Christ will put you in conflict with the world, but, you will be at peace with God.  If you are at peace with God, then it is up to God to deal with the world. He will. 

Take a little mental inventory of your life at this moment. Is God reigning (as far as you are concerned) in your marriage? Your family? Your finances? Your work? Your hobbies? 

If he is not. Give him reign. There will be peace. Because if you know you are doing what God wants you to do, he reigns. When God reigns, his peace reigns.

Father, help us to let you reign in every area of our lives. Praise be to you in us today!