The Spirit of Peace: Turning Chaos Upside Down
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· 6 viewsWhen we enter into the rest offered by Christ thru redemption, we can face this chaotic world with a peaceful countenance.
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Turning Chaos Upside Down
Turning Chaos Upside Down
15 Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.
3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Three areas we need peace in…
Philippians 4:2-9
Philippians 4:
WITH SELF, WITH OTHERS, AND WITH GOD
Ourselves, Others, and God
THERE ARE 6 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE PEACE IN CHAOTIC TIMES
Peace with Self
Peace with Self
Who or what is your source of peace?
People, Money, Security
Money
Security
15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
How do experience the peace offered thru Christ?
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Rejoice in Him
Romans 8:6
Rejoice in Him
Philippians 4:4-9
Be known for being reasonable, fair
Do not worry
Instead Pray
Be thankful
6. Get your mind right
“and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:8-9
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1 Pet 5:6-7
6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
As a result we have true life and peace thru the Spirit.
Philippians 4:
15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15
33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
Peace with Others
Peace with Others
18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Look at all those qualifiers…even Paul knew how hard it was.
You are only responsible for YOUR efforts, you’re not responsible for others response when you are trying live peaceably with others.
Philippians 4:
Peace with God
Peace with God
The only way to experience the type of peace we just discussed is to recognize to giver of peace, and that’s is God the Father through Christ Jesus who sent us His Holy Spirit.
33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Christ came in the form of a child
Christ redeemed us with his death
Christ took our sins upon him on the cross
Christ empowers us with His Spirit
All we have to do is believe.
The Prince of Peace has come to offer us reconciliation with God father.
This royal son offers us peace that surpasses all understanding, in order to protect our hearts and minds.
Take this supernatural peace and rejoice in Him this Christmas season. He will give you peace with yourself, with others, and with God the Father.
