Peace

John 15:5 NIV

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

 

Galatians 5:16-18 NIV

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

 

Galatians 5:22-25 NIV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

 

Peace is possible.

 

Peace is found in God’s presence.

 

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.

 

There is a God of Peace.

 

Romans 15:33 NIV

The God of peace be with you all. Amen.

 

God is the Prince of Peace.

 

Isaiah 9:6 NIV

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.

 

God is the Lord of Peace.

 

2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

  

 

Philippians 4:4-7 NIV

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 

"Do not be anxious about anything..." is more than a commandment; it’s an invitation.

 

1 Peter 5:7 NIV

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

 

Promise of Peace

I. Look up in the midst of anxiety.

 

Prayer is...

...making your requests known to God.

...a place that frees you from you.

...like a portal.

 

Matthew 11:28 NIV

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

 

Promise of Peace

I. Look up in the midst of anxiety.

II. Shift your minds.

 

Philippians 4:7 NIV

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 

Circumstance does not bring peace, but God’s presence does.

 

Promise of Peace

I. Look up in the midst of anxiety.

II. Shift your mind.

III. Guard your heart and mind.

 

Peace is not the absence of something but the presence of God.