In Philippians 1:2, Paul wishes grace and peace to the people of Philippi. Note the order; grace, then peace.
In order to have peace, you must have the grace of God.
The definition of grace is “the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.”. Only after receiving this undeserved gift can we truly experience peace.
We still live in a sinful world and, as long as we are here, there will still be troubles. However, we have peace knowing that we will spend eternity with our Father in heaven.
Grace is something God offers freely, but you have to be willing to accept it.
I wish grace and peace to you all.
