For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
• We can have peace with God without
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts (minds) are fixed on you! 4 Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.
Isaiah 26:3,4
• The battle for the peace of God always begins in our
“Love God with…with all your mind.”
Matthew 22:37
“…be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Romans 12:2
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ…”
Philippians 2:5
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Colossians 3:2
• Fixed - “samak” – to lean on completely, to fully rest oneself.
What Is Your Mind Fixed On?
8 Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9…Then the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:8,9
“We must remember the love of God, which ever desires only what is best for us. We must remember the wisdom of God, which alone knows what is best for us. We must remember the power of God, which alone can bring to pass that which is best for us. He who prays with a perfect trust in the love, wisdom and power of God will find God’s peace.” —William Barclay (NT Theologian)
A mind fixed on God is reminded that we can:
• Rest in His
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear…”
1 John 4:18
• Trust in His
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5,6
• Live confident in His
And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39
“Peace doesn’t come from finding a lake with no storms. It comes from having Jesus in the boat.” —Author, John Ortberg
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7