His peace will guard your hearts and

minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7 NLT

Believing prayer ushers in God's peace. Not

a random, nebulous, earthly peace, but his

peace. Imported from heaven. The same tranquility

that marks the throne room, God offers to you.

Do you think he battles anxiety? You suppose

he ever wrings his hands or asks the angels for

antacids? Of course not. A problem is no more a

challenge to God than a twig is to an elephant.

God enjoys perfect peace because God enjoys

perfect power.

And he offers his peace to you. A peace that

will "guard your hearts and minds as you live in

Christ Jesus." Paul employs a military metaphor

here. The Philippians, living in a garrison

town, were accustomed to the Roman sentries

maintaining their watch. Before any enemy could

get inside, he had to pass through the guards.

God gives you the same offer. His supernatural

peace overshadows you, . . . guarding your heart.