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When Peace Departs: Part II
Bible study on peace.

In Part I of this series we concluded that doubt in God is one of the key (and probably most frequent) reasons peace departs from our mind. Because of our doubt in God, our faith is weak and fear is strong; therefore, we are anxious, nervous, and filled with turmoil.

Peace is defined as tranquility and well-being - not that everything is perfect but that we are not overcome with fear. And even in times when fear is present in our minds, we adequately deal with the circumstances to overcome anxiety and turmoil. Peace is a "state" not a "place."

Whereupon peace departs, how do we recapture the peace of God that surpasses understanding? We follow the Apostles' example - we go to the Lord. Remember that the Apostles went to Jesus and woke Him up when their boat began filling with water. And remember, as Peter began to sink, He called out to Jesus saying: "Lord save me!" The Apostles should not have been afraid and weak in faith, but they were afraid. So they went to the Lord. Likewise, we have no reason to fear unless we doubt the Lord. But upon those occasions when we are overcome with doubt and fear, we too should go to the Lord.

How do we go to the Lord for peace?

  • First we go to the Lord through His word. Without going to the word of God we do not know what to believe, we do not know the will of the Lord, we do not know how to pray, nor do we know the sure promises of the Lord. Paul says: "So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God" (Rom. 10:17).

  • Secondly we go to the Lord in prayer. Paul says: "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 understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:6-7). As God's children we know that He hears our prayers (1 Jn. 5:14-15). And since we are heard by God, we know that He will answer our prayers so that we are blessed according to His will.

  • Thirdly we must learn to be content. Paul says: ". . . I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil. 4:11-13). Paul had to learn to live contently; and we must also learn contentment.

To say that we must learn to be content is easier said than done. In Part III of this series, we will investigate "how" we can learn to be content in this fleshly tent. In the mean time let your motto be: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil. 4:13). The question is: How does Christ strengthen me?