June 22 Anxiety versus Peace Philippians 4:6-7
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
There was a short time in my work life, that I worked on an assembly line and I was paid on the number of pieces that I could complete. The term used for this was “Piecework!” A few years ago, I read a story about a “Busboy,” in a restaurant, that was busy clearing dirty dishes from tables and hauling them to the kitchen and returning with clean dishes to stack on the shelves for the next customer. There was an older gentleman, seated at the counter, observing this young man and the way that he was doing his job. The gentleman could tell that there was something different about this boy. The gentleman, observing the amount of dishes being transported, back and forth; he spoke to the boy with these words: “I bet you wish you were doing piecework!” The Busboy looked at him with a puzzled expression, since he had never heard of the “piecework” that he spoke about. Within a quick moment, a broad smile came across the face of the busboy and he replied, “Sir, I’m making peace every chance that I get! I am doing “Peace-work!” Wouldn’t it be amazing if we were more interested in “PEACE-WORK!” Interested in being “PEACE-MAKERS versus “PIECE-MAKERS!” The reality is simple: If God is our peace, then, we are “peacemakers!” When we are so concerned with the worldly pursuits, and forget our calling, then we are missing a true blessing. What is your emphasis in life? Who do you serve…God or Mammon? “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone (Romans 12:18).” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!