Truth Unites How to Overcome Anxiety (Sermon on Isaiah 26:3)
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May 15, 2025 Discover the journey toward spiritual tranquility while facing anxiety, illustrated through a submarine metaphor for resilience. Uncover how biblical teachings on peace, especially from Isaiah 26:3, can lead to a profound sense of well-being. The discussion emphasizes the importance of trusting in God during life's storms. Learn how focusing on Jesus and embracing daily practices like prayer and rest can cultivate inner peace. This insightful talk encourages listeners to seek divine refuge and professional support.
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Submarine Storm Survival Anecdote
- Gavin Ortlund shares the submarine story where it survived a storm by diving deep below the turbulence.
- This illustrates a spiritual place beneath life’s storms where we can find God’s peace.
Meaning of Perfect Peace
- The Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means flourishing, wholeness, and welfare, not just absence of conflict.
- Isaiah's "perfect peace" emphasizes a comprehensive peace enveloping and protecting one amidst turmoil.
Peace as Refuge Amid Judgment
- Isaiah 26 depicts perfect peace as refuge inside strong city walls amid calamity outside.
- God’s peace protects us internally from worldly judgment and chaos around us.