Meditate. Consider peace in your heart.
I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am. John 14:27-28
Question that came to mind as I
woke up today…what do a fat lip and sin have in common…and how are they
associated with a mask? Yep. I woke up with another fat lip. I think that it is
somehow associated with an abscessed tooth that was extracted two years ago,
but with Covid restrictions the dentist and oral surgeon offices were closed
when I first had concerns about it not healing properly. The oral surgeon’s call
center told to see my primary care doctor—who suspected that I had Covid. I
didn’t. Then when I could and did see my dentist he assured me that there was
no problem since teeth and jaws just take time to heal. Hmmmm. Now I’ve started
getting a fat lip. Of course, no one sees it if I go out because I wear a mask.
It is hidden. Just like sin—but everyone sins. Sin is easily hidden behind the
mask of a smile and an answer…everything is OK. Yet is it? That is between each
person and God. I can hide a fat lip behind a mask, but no one can hide sin from
God. He sees everything. So, I’ll see my dentist soon—but the fat lip probably
won’t be evident on that day…it comes and goes.
Does the sin in our lives ever go away? Sure. Because if and when we repent of our sin, the blood of Jesus washes away that sin…and gives us peace. As we allow Jesus to guide our lives and daily choices we become more like Him—holy. Sanctified. Filled with His peace. Peace in your heart, soul and mind.
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| Can you wrap up a gift of peace? |
That is the greatest gift of this season…and of all time. Peace.
Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, thank you for the gift of peace. Please show me opportunities to share Your peace with others. We have hope…now give us peace.
Verse of Salvation ~ And Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." Luke 7:50
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