Philippians 4:6-7 - Peace Beyond Understanding.
Philippians 4:6-7: Peace Beyond Understanding.
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests
to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 (JB) There is no need to worry; but if there
is anything you need, pray for it, asking God for it with prayer
and thanksgiving, 7 and that peace of God, which is so much greater
than we can understand, will guard your hearts and your thoughts, in
Christ Jesus.
COMMENTARY PEARL
Our dog, Flash, is cross between a Jack Russell terrier and a
Chihuahua. He is cute and fast and loves to play. He loves it when you
throw him the ball. He just has one problem. Once he brings the ball
back to you, he won't let it go. You can tell he wants to give it to
you as he nudges it toward you. But as soon as you try and pick it
up, he snatches it and growls. Then he looks at you, as if to say,
"Why aren't you playing with me?'
The dog has issues. So do I. That is probably why I like him
so much. I am just like Flash, who worries over his toy, constantly
moving it around, never taking his eyes off it. This is what I do with
my problems. I cannot let them go. I keep thinking about them,
feeling sick to my stomach. All the while, my eyes are on Jesus and I am
saying, "Why aren't You doing anything about this? I keep bringing it to
You.' I bring my problem to Him. But I forget to let it go. I forget
to say, "I would like You to take care of this, so I am placing it
in Your hands."
When we pray, we are "tossing the ball.' Laying our worries,
our cares, our dreams at the feet of Jesus. But it is only when we
have emptied our hearts and minds of our worries that He can fill us
up with His overwhelming peace that passes all understanding. -
Susanna Foth Aughtmon
Faith Step: Picture yourself throwing your "ball" of worries
into the sky. Release them to Jesus's care and ask Him to fill you
with His overwhelming peace. [Mornings With Jesus 2019 Devotional by
Guideposts and Zondervan]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20161017-1714.html
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20180219-0925.html
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Musical Devotional On Christian Living:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Discover Bible Studies: http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/
ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug Batchelor:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK
Restoring The Power by John Bradshaw:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657