And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (amp, italics mine)
Philippians 4:7 teaches that when our soul is assured of its salvation through Jesus Christ, we will find peace and fear nothing from God. Once our soul is assured of its salvation, we will find ourselves in such a state that we are open to finding contentment. I am not saying that you will automatically find contentment. You are open to finding contentment. This peace begins
with first being sure you are saved, then having a posture of knowing that you have nothing to fear from God. Doubt about whether or not you are saved will prevent you from having deep intimate fellowship with God, and it will be difficult to find contentment with your life.
We learn in Philippians 4:7 is that we must be confident about our salvation through Christ Jesus. In Romans 10:9, we are given the key to salvation.
Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 (amp)
If you have never confessed Jesus as your savior and if you have doubts about whether or not there is salvation or freedom found in Him, then it will be difficult to find that real peace that transcends all understanding. We are talking about the peace that originates with God Himself and is transferred to you through fellowship with Him.
Real peace does not make sense because it comes directly from God and is imparted into your life and does not depend on the circumstances around you. True peace will not come when your finances are better, when you finally get married, when the divorce is final, when you receive a promotion, or when you are no longer ill. This peace is beyond human understanding and comprehension. It is a spiritual peace imparted to you by Holy Spirit. He leads us into peace, but we must surrender to His leading. There is a peace that can be received through Christ. Are you bold enough to go after it?