The secret of a mind set free of anxiety

A study from Philippians chapter 4 on the subject of anxiety; what does the bible have to say on overcoming anxiety, gaining victory over our worry and fears? 

In this message I am not  attempting to give a lecture; but trying more to paint a picture! The picture I have in mind is  that of Matthew 14; the storm tossed disciples in the boat. 

In essence this message on anxiety has only 1 point and 4 pointers to that sole point: 

To know the peace of God (v7) we…

God is the master of tethering together 

In each of the spheres of human experience, God holds together. 

“by Him all things consist” (Col 1:17) 

Consist: 4921: ‘συνίστημι’: set together 

In the sphere of the: 

Universe – gravity 
Atom – electrostatic forces, nuclear forces 
Biology – ICAMs 
Relationship – love – the perfecting bond of unity; ‘together glue of perfection’ (Col 3:14) 

So too the word of God, not multiple tiny disconnected, incoherent pieces, but one consistent story from beginning to end…

The attributes of God are the attributes of Jesus: 

All powerful (Matt 28:18) 
All knowing : “… Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”(John 21:17) 
Everywhere “Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.”  (John 1:48) 
Eternal: “Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:58) 
Unchanging…