"If you go to sleep with a clear conscience, you won't have any trouble
sleeping," the older gentleman said. And he was right.
Whether my
conscience bothers me because I've done or said something wrong or
whether it's just filled with leftovers and undones from the day's
activities is immaterial. Either will keep me up. The mind is a funny
thing. During the day when I'm occupied with other things, it doesn't
have much time to wander. But at night it can race with furry.
Peter didn't have this problem. He was in jail but not for breaking
God's laws. His crime was telling others about God's love and Jesus'
resurrection from the dead. The King had begun a persecution against
Christians, imprisoning Peter with the probable intent of killing him.
In spite of his impending prison time or death sentence, Peter
slept. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was
sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood
guard at the entrance (Acts 12:6). Peter slept because he believed God
was in control. God rewarded his faith by sending an angel to release
him.
I've discovered a peaceful night's sleep and a peaceful
day's living is still experienced the same way: by believing God is in
control no matter how difficult the circumstances and by living in
obedience to his commands. When I do, God won't bother me with the
nagging voice of his Spirit and keep me up at night. He will also
release me from my prisons of fear, worry and anxiety. Clean living
leads to a clear conscience which in turn leads to a good night's sleep.
Prayer: God of all power, keep us clean in our lifestyles and
committed in our service.
Martin Wiles
Hodges, South Carolina, USA
Clear Conscience Good Sleep
Today's Bible Verse:
"The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was
sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood
guard at the entrance." Acts 12:6
Clear Conscience Good Sleep
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