This week I've been applying the "Pronounce It" method of devotional Bible study to particular passages in scripture. The Pronounce It method forces you to concentrate on each word of a verse by placing the emphasis on a different word during each subsequent reading. One of the passages I "Pronounced" this week was Colossians 3:15...
"...let the peace of God rule in your hearts..."
Two words jumped out of this short passage and challenged me - "let" and "rule".
The word "let" shows me that having the peace of God in my life is a choice. I have to allow it to happen. Too often we choose the opposite of peace and continue to live in constant turmoil, worry, anxiety, and stress. Each day, in every situation, I have to actively choose God's peace.
The word "rule" shows me that the peace of God is a matter of control. Who is ruling my life? Who is in control of my life? Me or God? The world or the word? My circumstances or my Christ? As long as I battle God for control I will never experience peace. Peace requires surrender. I need to actively relinquish control of my life to God.
My prayer is that I would make the CHOICE to allow God to CONTROL my life. Each decision to do so causes the peace of God to flood into my heart.
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