We seem to be very preoccupied with death these days. Every show on TV seems to have that theme. It seems the more sensational the death, the better the ratings. But frankly, this post really isn't about TV and lack of anything good to watch on my several hundred channels of satellite TV, although I sure miss the Beaver and Wally.
Really, I have been pondering this question. Why do we wait to die to "Rest in Peace?" Scripture tells us that "to live is Christ and to die is gain." That is very true but at the same time, while we are here God showers us with His peace if only we would receive it. Yet in the reality of God's peace being showered, we find ourselves in constant turmoil, fretting about this bill needing to get paid, or that chore that absolutely needs to be done right now or a countless other miniscule details that Christ tells us to "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:29-30 (New King James Version)
I am finding more and more, that as I allow Christ to live in me and allow Him to do the "heavy lifting" of my life, I am finding more and more peace. In Christ, I don't have to strive. In Christ, I don't have to worry about "those things which so easily beset us" I am so glad that because I am in Christ, and He in me, that I truly can "Rest in Peace" and I don't have to wait to die for it!
Won't you join me in the journey of His peace?
Encountering Him
Joel+
Wow! Thanks for the reminder P.J. Although we know Gods peace, we always seem to let the worries of life creep back in and steel the peace. Worrying about the bills and money is the biggest peace robber of em all. God bless, John.
ReplyDeleteThank You!! This is what I needed this week. We do worry about so many things that we have no control over. God Bless Jerry
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this read! thanks for sharing! Blessings!
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