Monday, March 11, 2013

One Source, Two Branches

Doing what is best for another person is often not easy. Saying no, can be as difficult as saying yes. Forgiving an injury can feel like being wounded all over again. We need the peace of God to rule in our hearts to gain the strength to choose the loving action over our own self interest (Colossians 3:15).

What is the peace of God and how do we get it? There is one source of peace that flows in two branches of the same river. God is the source. One branch is the direct inexplicable working of the Holy Spirit in our minds. The other branch is knowing scriptures that remind us God is ultimately in control.

It is from this river we gain strength to do what is best for those we love.