Be careful for nothing; but in every thing 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. —Philippians 4:6-7
I. GOD’S PEACE
Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace…”
II. GOD’S PEACE
Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding…”
III. GOD’S PEACE
Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds…”
IV. GOD’S PEACE
Philippians 4:7 - “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
John 16:33 – “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Take-home questions for Small Group and Family Devotions.
Have you ever chased peace through external things—like control, comfort, or success? How did that work out?
How does the biblical concept of shalom differ from our culture’s idea of peace?
. How can we actively invite God’s peace to stand guard when anxiety barges in?
How would you explain the phrase “No Jesus, No Peace. Know Jesus, Know Peace” to someone unfamiliar with faith?
What is one area where you need to stop trying to find peace your way and start seeking it God’s way?