Ambition is a good thing! In fact, we are to make achieving certain goals our personal and corporate ambition. Paul instructed the saints in Thessalonica to "make it your (corporate) ambition to lead a quiet and tranquil life." In other words - we are to live in PEACE! "Be at peace among yourselves ". "The meek shall inherit the earth and delight themselves in an ABUNDANCE OF PEACE."
The sons of God are "peacemakers" and in fact one of the 7 abominations that God hates is "those who sow strife between brothers." The unity of the Spirit must be preserved by the bond of peace ruling the hearts of fellow believers. When HIS PEACE is in the heart - HIS LIFE is in the body. This is true not only on a personal level, but also in the life of a church. It is difficult for Satan to work when the peace of Christ is ruling the heart, but in an environment of insecurity and fear, Satan's principle work as an accuser is far more effective.
The peace of Christ is a powerful tranquilizer, and a tranquil heart can enjoy profound rest. Many believers are "restless" because they have lacked the right "ambition". If we are properly ambitious to experience a quiet and tranquil life, we will enjoy the ABUNDANT LIFE of REST that our Lord Jesus came to give us. In fact, the only place we can find the rest and peace that give life to the body is IN CHRIST! Jesus said "these things I have spoken that IN ME you might have peace."
His peace is not "as the world gives" - because we can enjoy the peace of Christ guarding our heart and mind - even under attack. - or while very busy - or in great circumstantial difficulty. Abundant life is not the ABSENCE of problems - but the POWERFUL PRESENCE of PEACE. HIS PEACE is OUR LIFE! Now that is a worthy ambition!
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