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Paul says something stunning in Colossians 2:2–4 (MSG) — that God wants us “woven into a tapestry of love,” and that as we grow in Christ, we “get in on the riches of this mystery.” The Message paraphrases it as “the secret is Christ himself.” That’s the heartbeat of this passage: the more clearly we see Jesus, the more clearly we see everything else.

The Secret That Brings Peace

Paul explains that God’s desire is for us to have a mind settled by truth, not shaken by fear or confusion. In Colossians 2:3, he writes that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ, meaning every answer our hearts crave is found in Him.

When we try to carry life with our own understanding, anxiety becomes normal. But when we lean into the wisdom of God, the wisdom found in Christ, our minds begin to rest. We stop scrambling for control because we realize we already have access to the One who knows everything. Jesus doesn’t just give wisdom; He is wisdom, God’s wisdom, Christ’s mystery – Spiritual peace.

Knowing Everything by Knowing Him

This doesn’t mean we become all‑knowing. It means we’re connected to the One who is. And that connection changes how we think, how we respond, and how we rest.

When we don’t know what to do, His wisdom steadies us.
When life feels uncertain, His knowledge reassures us.
When fear whispers lies, His truth anchors us.

Paul warns in Colossians 2:4 that smooth‑talking arguments will try to pull us away from this peace. But when Christ is our center, deception loses its power. We don’t panic at every new idea or cultural shift because our foundation is unshakeable.

A Mind at Peace

The wisdom of God doesn’t just inform us; it forms us. It shapes our reactions, calms our thoughts, and settles our hearts. This is the secret Paul wanted the church to grasp: peace isn’t found in knowing everything; peace is found in knowing Him. And when you know Him, you begin to see everything else with clarity.

Charlie 030820 1 I was running late for church one Saturday evening, but I was extremely hungry and thought I could concentrate on the message better if I ate dinner before I got there. That sounds like solid spirituality to me. So I drove quickly to one of my favorite fast food restaurants, grabbed my order from the drive through window and took off.

I was speeding down a road I was not familiar with when all of a sudden I see my lane is about to end. I signaled to get over and saw a white truck behind me. The driver of the white truck, for some reason, sped up. I suppose he didn’t want me ahead of him. In a “Go, or no go” situation I chose to go and got over in front of the white truck.

I was eating my burger and shoving fries in my mouth when I looked in the rear view mirror and saw the white truck tailgating.

I knew he wasn’t a tailgater, tailgating, to get to his tailgate party!

He followed me all the way to church. I pulled into a parking spot and this big guy hops out of his truck. All I could hear was, “LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!” and then the fight bell go off. The man started speaking loud and using French words. Well, that’s what people say anyway, “Pardon my French!” I pointed out to him we were in a church parking lot and there were children around, so he toned it down.

I asked him, “Are you hurt, or did I damage your truck? He replied, “No.” I responded, “Then why are you so angry? And in fact, I had plenty of room to get over, but when you saw my blinker you sped up.” The man was wearing a black jacket from “Midas”. A company that fixes mufflers and other things on cars. I approached him and asked, “What’s going on in your life? You seem so angry. Is your job okay? Having problems at home, with your wife?” I saw a ring on the proper finger. Then I offered, “Can I pray for you?” It was then he bolted back into his truck and sped off.

A friend of mine sent me a recording the other day of a conversation he had with his boss’s boss. We talked about it a few days after that and I asked for his permission to speak honestly about what I heard. He gave me that freedom, and I said, “I felt as if you walked in there as a fighter and not a peacemaker.” My friend got the message and agreed.

Whenever you find yourself in the ring, in the middle of a disagreement, you have two positions you can take. Either a fighter, or a peacemaker. Trust me, for I have learned, being a peacemaker is the way to go. Yes, perhaps you were wronged, or your rights were violated, and you could be right, but what is more right is saying or doing whatever you can to bring peace.

Here is a different translation of a very familiar verse, Matthew 5:9 from The Message (MSG):

“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.”

I encourage you to climb out of the ring and do your best to be a peacemaker. You and the world will be a better place for it.

Brady, Mark A.

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I knew he wasn’t a tailgater, tailgating, to get to his tailgate party!

“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.”