Peace is not the absence of drama—It’s the presence of God. The kind of peace Jesus gives is not fragile. It cannot be stolen by hardship or extinguished by persecution (Hebrews 11:35–38).
In Philippians 4:5–7, Paul writes:
“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything…”
“…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
What is Paul’s foundation for telling the believer not to be anxious? Not that everything will work out smoothly. Not that emotions will behave. But that: “The Lord is near.”
This is the anchor.
Peace does not come from the absence of drama—it flows from the presence of God. It’s not that trouble disappears, but that God is in the trouble with us. The nearness of God is the very context that allows us to reject anxiety and choose trust. As David also said, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” Psalm 23:4.
The Christian’s peace is relational before it is emotional. That’s why Paul adds, “think on these things” Phil. 4:8—true peace is not passive, it is cultivated through trusting the nearness of God and aligning our thoughts with His truth.
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” Revelation 12:11
Author
kay.alli@legalview.co.uk