THE PEACE OF GOD
Memorise: And the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at
hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever
things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be
any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Bible in one year: 2nd Kings 23:28-25:30, Proverbs 25:15-28
MESSAGE
We can know all the facts about God’s provisions, but if
emotions do not support our knowledge, we will not be able to act upon what we
know to be true. The peace of God applies a balm of inner serenity to our
emotions. If you have the peace of God, you will feel at peace in mind and
heart – the total inner person. All of us know what it is like to lack inner
peace. Some crisis comes into our lives – some worry, some danger - and a
turbulent storm rages within. Many people seek peace through tranquilizers, depressants,
and other drugs. Others turn to illicit drugs or alcohol. Some try
pseudo-religious movements such as transcendental meditation to find a solution
for their lack of peace.
Philippians 4:6-7
says:
“Do not be careful for nothing; but in everything, by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus”
How does the believer walk in the shoes of peace?
Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us that it is through prayer. Time alone with God in
thankful, prayerful petition is the most effective inner tranquilizer. There is
no solution to inner disquiet as effective as prayer. It always works. The
peace of God transcends all understanding. That means the peace of God is above
and beyond what we understand. It is more than we really need to see us
through.
The next time you sense a great inner shaking or even just a
slight inner disquiet, try prayer. Shut yourself away for thirty minutes or an
hour alone with God. Use doctrinal praying. Pray back to God the truth of being
“in Christ,” inseparably united with Christ in all of His person and work. Pray through your understanding of the Holy
Spirit. Pray on each part of the believer’s armor. Thank the Lord for all of
His grace and goodness. Tell Him about your anxieties and concerns. God will
intervene to change things. It may be so gradual, you will scarcely know how or
when it happens, but when you finish, you will discover the peace of God within
your emotions. A quiet inner serenity and calm reigns even though the storm may
still rage around you. I know that to be true both by experience and by the
Word of God. In fact, if you are practicing this kind of praying regularly, you
will discover the peace of God already there before the crisis comes.
The Scriptures are utterly practical and workable. The Bible
works when we use its promises in every circumstance of life. Have you ever
considered that your lack of inner peace may be God’s way of calling you to
prayer? We have many marvellous electronic gadgets available to us today. A
lack of inner peace could be God’s beeper signals to you. God may be calling
you for an audience with Himself. He wants fellowship with you, and in the
process He will restore to you that peace that transcends all understanding.
Prayer Point
Father, let your peace like a river flow over my life today
in Jesus’ name.
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