DIFFERENT ATMOSPHERES YET IN PEACE

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Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

The same way the weather does not remain constant at all times, the state of the mind of man varies with what he experiences at each point in time, thus you may not be in the same state of mind with your neighbour.

You may be in:

* plenty while the other is in want;
* happiness while the other is sad;
* strength while the other needs rest;
* hunger while the other is filled already;
* need of conversation while the other just wants quiet;
* a spiritual light while the other is in a carnal state
* a need of people around you while the other wants time alone
* an experience of joy in their work while the other hungers for a way out.

We do not expect to always be in the same situation with others our seasons differ. When we know this we also understand when to give and when to receive.

Thus to avoid strife, wisdom says we should consider one another.

Hebrews 12:14-15 (NLT)
Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.

We would not avoid one another but we should however remember that strife comes when we misunderstand one another, and thus act in ways that hurt the other.

Thus we watch our words, body language and actions. Love conquers! We will discern.

May the Holy Spirit grant us grace to live in peace, showing forth the fruit of righteousness. Our prayers would not be for self alone, we will intercede for others.

James 3:18 (NLT)
And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

God bless you. Have you prayed today?

Love
@the watcher

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