Psalms 95, 31, 35 | Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 | Philippians 4:1-9 | John 17:9-19
In Paul's letter to the Philippians, I find a most comforting benediction — one that I've heard at the end of service on countless Sundays: “And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” As I exit the church I feel as if those words are a protective covering, a balm, to keep me mindful of the grace of God throughout the week.
From Rome, Paul urges the members of the church at Philippi to work together, to support Euodia and Syntyche and other “yoke-fellows” as they carry on missionary work for the Lord. He reminds the people to work together, to rejoice and be thankful, and not to worry.
Paul closes his letter by asking the Philippians to consider whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, pleasing, or commendable, to be on the lookout evidence of excellence or anything worthy of praise. He advises that following the ways of the Lord will bring the peace of God.
We seem to be quick to condemn and slow to praise. If we look for the good in all people, in all things, even in ourselves, we too will experience that “peace of God.”
— Eva Sullivan
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