Peace That Passes Understanding, Part 1

Biblically speaking, peace is a side-effect of total trust in God and living life justly and fairly. Only Jesus can give us peace with God, but it's our choice to let peace rule over the other voices in our heads or not--to listen to our sinful nature or to the Holy Spirit in us. Jesus made it clear that we will face trouble in life, but He is with us. Series: Peace That Passes Understanding Speaker: John Pryor Notes: We can only find true peace in Jesus. Biblically speaking, peace is a side-effect of total trust in God and living life justly, fairly—in healthy relationships with God and others. Only Jesus can make this possible. John 16:33 & 14:6, 27, Romans 5:1 & 8:6 In this world, we will have trouble. God hears and rescues people much more than He shields them from any and all harm. Jesus made it clear to us that we will face trouble—but that's not the end of the story. Psalm 34:15-19, Mark 4:23-27, Ephesians 6:15 Jesus has overcome the world. The peace of Christ can “rule in our hearts” no matter the circumstances. God uses suffering and even the devil's attacks to make us stronger and more like Him. John 20:21, Romans 16:19-20, Colossians 3:15 Take heart. We experience peace that nobody fully understands when we fix our thoughts on what Jesus calls good and build our actions on His teachings, regardless of whatever else is happening. Acts 9, Psalm 119:165, Proverbs 1:33, Philippians 4:4-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11 Lord, I will…