Foul Ball

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one Body, you were called to peace.” (Col 3:15).

This is one of my favorite scriptures. The term rule is βραβεύω (brabeuetō) in Greek. It means to ‘call as an umpire.’  An umpire or a referee calls whether something is fair or foul. With that understanding, it is the peace of Christ that determines fair or foul in our hearts. Wow! 

Have you ever been in a situation or encountered a person where you immediately realized that your inner peace had been lifted? Whenever I lose my peace about something, I stop immediately in my tracks. I used to continue forward and have the battle scars to prove it.

I recall a season when I watched a particular Bible teacher daily. One morning as I watched, I felt uneasy in my gut. I continued to watch, although I now believe it was the peace of God calling something ‘foul’ to my attention. The following day I turned on the television and attempted to watch again. Very quickly, my inner peace lifted. Within a few short weeks, this person was questioned concerning an inappropriate relationship with one of his employees. 

Allow the peace of Christ to guide you today. If He declares, “Foul Ball,” trust Him!