Tranquility and communion with God
are possible, but they won’t push their way through; we must give way for them.
As God’s children, our thoughts and actions decide whether we have His
unexplainable peace flowing in and through our lives. Or are there obstructions?
Paul wrote that life’s peace is attainable by not worrying and fretting, earnestly
praying about everything, and thanking God for blessings He has abundantly
lavished on us. Then he added, “And the peace of God which passeth all
understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians
4:6, 7).
God’s peace dispensed by the Holy Spirit guards our hearts and minds—passions, affections, and understanding and conscience—through Christ who dwells in us. Paul concluded the attainment of peace by recommending, “Finally, brethren,” think about these; hold highly, and practice all that is praiseworthy for the good of others and ourselves: God’s unchanging truths, that which is decent and appropriate, righteousness, pureness of mind and body, acceptable conduct, and conversations, things noted as good, practical, and profitable for humanity (v. 8). When we think and act like Jesus, the God of peace will be with us (v. 9).
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