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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 7:30am
The Source of Peace

Philippians 4:6-9

It is one of modern culture’s great tragedies: what many people seek and work so hard to achieve is in fact not a product of all their accomplishments and effort. Millions of people are turning the world upside-down looking for peace, while never realizing that the “genuine article” is simply not of this world. Money cannot buy it; success and fame can never guarantee it. Until you have peace with God, you will never experience inner serenity at all.

Since genuine peace is not dependent upon outward circumstances, it is possible to experience a tranquility beyond our comprehension, even in the midst of life’s most tragic moments. But this real peace is not possible unless there exists absolutely no impediment between us and God—and the only way the barrier of sin and self can be removed is through the Cross of Calvary.

If we would simply bring our struggles and needs to the foot of the Cross, we would find an abundant source of peace. A heart at rest is not rooted in some worldly principle or philosophy; it can be realized only through an intimate relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:14-15)

The Devil will take every opportunity to destroy our calm by drawing attention away from Christ to things that may seem important at the time, but in reality have no other purpose than to distract.

Don’t waste your life looking for peace in all the wrong places—just remember, the Prince of Peace is its only true source.

Live With Passion!

Phyllis