Always Abounding - Spring 2021

described as that “which passeth all
understanding.” In other words, it
is beyond human comprehension.
As Paul sat in prison penning those
words, he not only had joy but also
encouraged others to “Rejoice in
the Lord alway” (Philippians 4:4).
Humanly speaking, Paul had no
reason to be filled with joy. He
suffered a wrongful imprisonment.
However, God gave him peace
that passes all human reasoning. If
you are in a seemingly impossible
situation, the same peace is
available to you.
Step 5: Fear Nothing – Where
there is anxiety, there is usually fear
too. However, when God gives us
His peace, we have nothing to fear.
Notice what His peace does for our
hearts. “The peace of God…shall
keep your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus.” The word keep in
this passage is quite instructive.
It is a military term, meaning “to
guard” or “to protect.” Don’t miss
the application—the peace of God
protects our hearts and our minds.
With Christ Jesus standing guard,
we have nothing to fear! No earthly
woe or diabolical foe is a match for
the Prince of Peace. We are safe
in the arms of Jesus. Let us rest
upon Him and allow Him to carry
our burdens.
Conclusion – Each time worry and
fear begin to infect your heart, avail
yourself of the Great Physician’s
prescription. When you find
yourself becoming anxious, follow
these five simple steps: worry about
nothing, pray about everything,
give thanks for all things, expect
something, and fear nothing. If you
follow this plan, the Lord will flood
your heart with peace and stand
as the Sentinel of your soul. Just
think, God’s peace and protection
are available right now!
(Dave Olson is the Director of Missions for
Fairhaven Baptist College.)
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