Note 22 at Phil. 4:7: Notice that peace is the result of casting our care upon the Lord through prayer and thanksgiving (v. 6). However, many people are asking for God to give them peace so that their cares will leave. It doesn't work that way. Through faith we cast the cares on the Lord and then God's peace comes.

Christians who are lacking God's peace have not taken their cares to the Lord and left them there. All Christians have peace. It is a fruit of the Spirit which is always present in our born-again spirit (see note 18 at Gal. 5:22, p. 1084). Care will blind us to God's peace. When we eliminate the care the peace flows.

Note 23 at Phil. 4:7: Paul is speaking of God's peace, not human peace. Human peace is only experienced in the absence of problems. Therefore, those who only know human peace don't experience it very often and to a lesser degree. But God's peace is independent of circumstances and infinitely greater in supply than any problem we could ever have. God has given us His supernatural peace to enjoy (see ref. n at this verse). What a blessing!

Note 24 at Phil. 4:7: We all have things happen that we don't understand. Those who are relying on themselves can't have any peace in a situation like that. They feel things are out of control and fear takes over. But believers have God's supernatural peace (see note 23 at this verse) because they don't have to understand. God is in control and we trust that. This is a wonderful difference between true Christians and unbelievers. Faith in God allows us to experience peace that goes beyond our understanding. Praise God!

Note 25 at Phil. 4:7: The peace of God is what keeps our hearts and minds sound. Those who lack peace will be tormented in those areas. Peace is like a fortress against the devil. Before Satan can get to our hearts he has to get us out of peace. Therefore, let peace keep our hearts and minds. "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts" (see note at Col. 3:15).