The Pathway to Peace

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

If Mike Tyson were your bodyguard, would you worry about being mugged? If Bill Bright were the head of your evangelism team, would you worry about sharing the Gospel accurately? Your fears would be eliminated by the proven abilities of those involved.

Similarly, when Paul tells us to “Be anxious for nothing” (Phil. 4:6), he makes such a seemingly impossible command feasible by telling us we can bring our worries to God. When we come to understand and believe in the greatness of our God, then and only then can our anxieties be held in check.

“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?” (Jer. 32:27) “...with God all things are possible” (Matt 19:26). “...Is the Lord’s power limited?...” (Num. 11:23). “...You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You.” (Jer. 32:17).

Our fretfulness and fears dissipate when we realize that our requests have been placed in the omnipotent, omniscient, loving hands of God. Although we may be in stressful circumstances, our confidence in God’s ability to handle our problems gives us “the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension” (Phil. 4:7).

“...is anything too difficult for Me?” Jeremiah 32:27