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Philippians 4:4-9

The Invitation of Peace

Philippians 4:4-9

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me-everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. 

  • God is Our Peace
      • Philippians 4:9   Then the God of peace will be with you.
      • Judges 6:24   And Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and named it Yahweh-Shalom (which means "the Lord is peace").
      • Isaiah 9:6   For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonerful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
      • Hebrews 7:2-3   Then Abraham took a tenth of all he had captured in battle and gave it to Melchizedek. The name Melchizedek means "king of justice," and king of Salem means "king of peace." There is no record of his father or mother or any of his ancestors-no beginning or end to his life. He remains a priest forever, resembling the Son of God. 
  • The Gift of Peace
      • Philippians 4:6-7   Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in  Christ Jesus. 
      • John 14:27   I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid. 
  • Keeping the Peace
      • Philippians 4:6   Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 
      • Philippians 4:8   And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 
      • Isaiah 26:3   You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
      • Philippians 4:9   Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me-everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. 
      • 2 Corinthians 13:11   Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in hormony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. 
  • Speak Peace
      • Isaiah 52:7   How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!
      • Romans 1:7   I am writing to all of you in Rome who are loved by God and are called to be his own holy people. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 
      • Romans 15:13   I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. 
      • Numbers 6:24-26   May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.