S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries

Philippians 4:7 refers to "the peace of God which transcends all understanding." Most of Paul's letters began with the words "Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." ...

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Singapore Moses Supporter Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

"May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way" (2 Thess 3:16a)

Turbulence is the inevitable lot of impatient people. Even among Christian believers very few enjoy the peace of God "like a river." The Bible promises "perfect" peace to those whose mind is "stayed" or fixed steadily on God (Isa 26:3). The condition to enjoy such a peace is patiently "trusting" in the Lord. "Whoever believes will not act hastily" (Isa 28:16b).

If we are not enjoying peace in our own hearts, we cannot live in real peace with others. Social conflicts are invariably the result of unresolved inner conflicts in man. Whether it is prayers, puzzles, pain or problems, God's answer more often than we think is, "Wait!" The peace of God "surpasses all understanding" (Phil 4:7). Which means, we can enjoy the peace of God in spite of problems. Staying put and being patient is the secret.

"Glory to God in the Highest!"— This is only one half of the Christmas message. The other side of the coin is, "And on the earth peace, goodwill toward men!" (Lk 2:14). Making peace with God can be done in an instant. But building relationships with people and maintaining them means time and labour. Reconciliation with people involves self-denial and patience with others. The Bible tells us, "When the ways of people please the Lord, He makes even their enemies live at peace with them" (Prov 16:7).

God has called us Christians to be salt and light, but we have lost our saltiness and brightness. Churches and Christian organisations have become the breeding ponds of hatred, rivalry and disunity. Peacemaking is not to start at national or international levels. It must begin in the family, the Church and the communities.

A distinguished mark of a child of God is that he would be a peacemaker (Mt 5:9). Peacebreakers outnumber peacemakers. God detests anyone "who sows discord among brothers" (Prov 6:19b). But we as God's people are to be coworkers with Him in the ministry of reconciling man with man. "Blessed are the peacemakers!"

October 17 2015 • 1 response • Vote Up • Share • Report

Michael Tinsley Supporter Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

The more I understand how much God truly loves me, the more my love for Him grows in response.

God's love instills a peace and joy in me that I cannot explain which is why Phi 4:7 says, " And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus".

John 16:7, in different translations, tells of the Helper, the Advocate, the Counselor, and the Comforter which are different names for the Holy Spirit and with His (Jesus in us) help I continue to learn of and feel God's love for me and His peace is the result.

In fact, the only way to truly love God is to understand how much He loves us first. His peace will flow from that.

Bless you all with God's peace in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Thanks to Michael Houdmann for the quotes and explanation in his answer.

October 07 2015 • 0 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

What is the peace of God, and how can I experience it?

The "peace of God" is a state of deep inner tranquillity that is achieved through faith and submission to God's will, often described as a spiritual gift that guards the mind and heart. It is experienced by developing a closer relationship with God, seeking His guidance, and trusting in His promises. This experience is facilitated by practices like prayer, sincere action, and a deeper connection to the divine presence through one's faith. 

How to experience it?

1: Develop a closer relationship with God: Draw near to God through prayer and consistent faith.

2: Trust and submission: Trust in God's commandments and submit to His will, recognising that true peace comes from Him rather than your own abilities.

3: Cultivate spiritual practices: Engage in practices like prayer, meditation, and sincere acts of compassion to strengthen your connection to the divine.

Philippians 4:7 Rotherham Bible: "And the peace of God which riseth above every mind shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."

This peace refers to the calmness and tranquillity of mind and heart that result from our precious relationship with him. This peace "surpasses all understanding"; it is more wonderful than we can imagine. Have you ever felt surprisingly calm after praying fervently to God? That feeling is "the peace of God."

The peace that God gives protects us "by means of Christ Jesus," since it is through Jesus that we can have a relationship with God. Jesus gave his life as a ransom sacrifice for our sins. If we have faith in him, we can enjoy God's blessings. (Hebrews 11:6) 

What results when we receive this "peace of God that surpasses all understanding"? The Scriptures answer by saying that it 'will guard our hearts and our mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.' (Phil. 4:7) The original-language word for "guard" was a military expression. It referred to a garrison of troops that was assigned to guard a fortified city in ancient times. Philippi was such a city. The inhabitants of Philippi slept soundly at night, knowing that soldiers guarded the city's gates. In a similar manner, when we have "the peace of God," our hearts and minds remain at rest. We know that Jehovah cares for us and wants us to succeed. (1 Pet. 5:10) That knowledge guards us from becoming overwhelmed by anxiety or discouragement.

It is crucial that we, like David, approach God in prayer concerning whatever distresses we may be experiencing. Consider what the apostle Paul urged us to do in this regard. (Read Philippians 4:6, 7.) What will result from such intense prayer? "As Paul highlighted, the peace of God that excels all thought will guard [our] hearts and [our] mental powers by means of Christ Jesus."

Remember, the peace of God is not found by avoiding life's storms, but by the conscious, constant presence of Jesus in the midst of them, available through faith and dependence on Him.

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