Reflecting Spirit of the living God
Paul opens his 2nd epistle to the Corinthians by establishing his authority & source of his revelation. He then praises God for what He has done. In contrast to the old covenant which condemned, the glorious new covenant sealed by Jesus’ own blood, makes God’s ministers bold & effective in calling people to repentance.
Lord, You Will Make Us Able:
You are an epistle of Christ written
by the Spirit of the living God…
Such confidence we have through
Christ. Not that we are sufficient
of ourselves to think of anything
as being from ourselves but our
sufficiency is fr God (2Cor 3:3-5).
Whenever someone turns to
the Lord, the veil is taken away…
So all of us who have had the veil
removed can see and reflect the
glory of the Lord. And the Lord…
makes us more and more like
Him as we are changed into His
glorious image (v16-18). Amen.
Lord, I realise the areas which I feel inadequate or struggle, draw me to You. And that I am able to accomplish what You ask of me only through Your power. Thank you for your Word for in it I learn that You are my adequacy and my sufficiency. May my confidence always be in You through Christ Jesus; and then You will receive all praise. Amen.
Lord, teach me the art of looking to You instead of the problems. Remind me that anything of lasting value in my life is because of You, not me. Power & success come from You. Give me eyes of faith so that I might press on even when I feel the challenges are too overwhelming. Amen.
Lord, thank you for loving me enough to work in me. Make me aware of your presence and make me cooperative with Your Spirit. Give me unveiled encounters; for I know there are no limits in knowing You & be known by You. I want to reflect as much of Your glory as You will allow. Although I may not always see signs of change but pray others can. Amen