by Dona Hake
Colossians 3:15-Amplified version
“And let the peace soul harmony which comes from Christ
rule act as umpire continually in your hearts deciding
and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds,
in that peaceful state to which as members of Christ’s
one body you were also called to live…”
Many times you may hear someone say, “I am in the wrong state of mind right now,” When someone uses the word ~state~ in this way they are referring to the condition of their thoughts and their mind in respect to their circumstances. I know I have had times already in which I was walking through a tough time or I was tired, and the smallest of decisions seemed to rob my peace. When one lacks rest or they are walking through a trial, their judgments and emotions can be greatly affected. I appreciate the many times that while I was in that wrong state of mind that my husband would lovingly exhort me to not try to make a decision while I was tired or emotionally affected by a situation. He will always emphasize the importance of me getting my peace back before any decisions or judgments on a situation are made.
In this scripture Paul spoke of Christ’s peace being like an umpire or referee in our hearts. His peace will settle all unrest and arguments that go on in our minds. Our hearts and minds are the center of all conflict because this is where our feelings and desires clash, our hopes and fears meet , jealousy battles with love, etc… Ask Him to help you listen to the umpire of your heart. He will instruct you in a way that peace will rule and reign no matter what. It is God’s peace that surpasses all understanding. Most importantly we have been called to live in this peaceful state of mind, and for that we can give Him thanks! Blessings to you this day!