THE PEACE OF GOD PHILIPPIANS 4: 6 - 8

STAND FAST IN THE LORD 

PHILIPPIANS 4: 6 - 8

6) Be anxious 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 passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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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.  King James Version (KJV) Public Domain

COMMENTARY   

Definition of "supplication":  supplication is a form of prayer but is given humbly, in reverence, and always makes a petition or an entreaty to God.  Body language is usually with head bowed on your knees, or with face toward heaven and hands raised.

 6) Anxiety is one of Satan's most powerful tools and is a violation of The Scripture.  In Matthew 6, Jesus said, 

  31, 32)  "So don't worry at all about having enough food and clothing.  Why be like the heathen?  For they take pride in all these things and are deeply concerned about them.  But your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them, 

   33) and He will give them to you if you give Him first place in your life and live as He wants you to.

   34) So don't be anxious about tomorrow.  God will take care of your tomorrow too.  Live one day at a time."  Living Bible (TLB)

And the thanksgiving part is also so important:  We give thanks that God is in control over everything that touches our lives.  Fear not.  We thank Him that He counts us worthy to endure our unpleasant circumstances, leaning on His power to see us through to the other side.

7) This is a supernatural peace that is only for those who have been saved.  It is a tranquil calm in the midst of the storm.

8) This is a constant state for the spiritually stable man:  constantly THINKING, REASONING, STUDYING on TRUTH.  The world today runs on feelings and relativism.  Be ye separated from the world, and use the intellect you were born with.  As you obey these instructions, you gain even more wisdom! 

Truth is the Word of God in the Holy Bible.

Honorable is respectful and dignified.

Right (righteous) is consistent with God's law and His unchanging standards.

Pure is holy, morally clean, undefiled.

Lovely is pleasing to God.  He created us for His good pleasure.

Of good repute--thoughts that are lofty.  Consider your circumstance from the viewpoint of heaven.

True Believers study the Holy Bible, listen to praise music, fellowship with other Brothers and reason on another level.  We don't get washed away in the flood; we are like trees planted firmly and unmoving.  We keep our eyes on Jesus.  We know THIS is not our final destination.

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