Ephesians 6:14–18 (NKJV)
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which, you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
This is a verse illustrating how we
in battle. And how we
in Life
How does a foundation of Peace keep you
? Even in a
?
• Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
• Philippians 4:6–7 (NKJV) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
*“surpasses” = superior *
Peace is greater than
.
1. This Peace is the Inward
that God is in
Ephesians 3:16–19 (NIV)
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.Psalm 9:9 (NKJV) “The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.”
Can you take God at His
?
- Hebrews 13:6 (NIV) 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
2. This is Peace that Only Jesus
John 14:27 (NIV) “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
“Put your shoes on and be
, the Goodnews of Gods peace will hold you
”
3. This is Having
with God kind of Peace
Romans 5:1–2 (NIV)
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.”