Have you ever watched a referee in a sports game blow the whistle and make the final call? Paul teaches us that peace should be the referee in our hearts!

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” – the word “rule” here means like a referee or umpire who makes decisions and calls the shots! When you have a choice to make or when there’s conflict, let Christ’s PEACE be the referee that decides what you do! If something destroys peace, the referee blows the whistle and says “That’s out of bounds!” If something creates peace, the referee says “That’s the right call!”

“Since as members of one body you were called to peace” – remember, we’re all part of ONE body! God didn’t call us to fighting, arguing, or causing drama. He called us to PEACE! When we’re about to say something mean, start a fight, or hold a grudge, peace should blow the whistle and say “STOP! That’s not what we’re called to do!”

“And be thankful” – when peace rules and we’re living in harmony with others, we should be thankful! Peace is a gift, and we should appreciate it!

So when you’re tempted to argue, fight, or cause problems, ask yourself: “Is peace blowing the whistle here? Am I choosing what the peace referee would call?”