Phil Inglis - March 31, 2019
Peace and Contentment
A few months ago a friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer. Following surgery he is now working out what follow-up treatment he is going to require. This week was his first visit with a new oncologist and he was naturally a little anxious about it. In a social media post he quoted an inspirational text from the bible, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6).” As inspirational as it is, as encouraging as it is, it also seems impossible. How is it that someone with cancer could not be anxious? How could someone with a brain tumour not be anxious? How could someone with a sick child in hospital not be anxious? How could a parent who’s child leaves home not be a little anxious? How could a student sitting an important exam not feel anxious? How is it that someone is supposed to be at peace in the middle of any and all situations? In Paul’s letter to the Philippians he claims to have found the secret of true peace in all situations. Fortunately for us, he doesn't keep the secret to himself, but explains the basic elements required to achieve that peace. For thousands of years believers have wrestled with these elements, and following Paul's advice they have found that same incredible sense of peace in all situations. Whatever your life story we would love for you to tune in as together we look at what Paul taught and attempt to find peace in all the crazy things we face. #wollongongsalvos #peace #cancer #philippians
Scripture References: Philippians 4:4-13
From Series: "The Gospel Changes Everything"
In the first century Paul wrote a letter to a group of friends he loved very much in a place called Philippi. This message series consists of 4 messages from this book that highlight some very powerful ways in which the life and message of Jesus Christ changed the world.
