14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 ESV
Today's verse is a confirmation of what I have lived this weekend. Which is that humans are dual creatures- spiritual and physical.
The writer of Hebrews points to the duality of people. "Strive for peace with everyone" connects us with the humanness of our existence. That is the horizontal plane of our existence. While the holiness "without which no one will see the Lord" is a reminder of our spiritual side, our vertical connection.
Late Friday afternoon a situation arose at work I was unable to bring to resolution due to the lateness of the day and the ensuing weekend. All weekend the issue was never far from my mind. At times it became a joy-robbing worry.
I would leave it at the alter of prayer, claim verses of protection and peace, and mentally walk away. . .for a time. Then the issue would creep or leap back to mind. More prayer and promise claiming. Peace for a bit, then here it comes back.
An earthly issue was creating a spiritual struggle. I was tempted on more than one occasion to shout, "WHY!" at God. Then I realized that I had spent more time in prayer this weekend than I have in a long time. Perhaps I needed a reminder from God that He is in control and on Monday, His provision will be made obvious.
At this writing, I am not sure of the outcome at work, but I am assured my Heavenly Father is in complete control and will provide peace, protection, and guidance. As we strengthen our vertical, we will find our horizontal in a better place. The spiritual will come to the rescue of the physical.
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