Holy Spirit Empowers In Trials
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, we will Tap to Your Power:
This light & power that now shine
within us is held in our weak bodies.
So everyone can see that our
glorious power is from God and
not our own. We are pressed on
every side by troubles but we are
not broken. We are perplexed but
we don’t give up and quit… God
never abandons us (2Cor 4:7-9).
And since we have the same
Spirit of Faith… we also believe
and therefore speak (2Cor 4:13).
Our present troubles won’t last very
long. Yet they produce for us an
immeasurably great glory that will
last forever! So we don’t look at
the troubles we can see right now;
rather we look forward to what we
have not yet seen. For the troubles
will soon be over; but the joys to
come will last forever (v17-18) Amen
Lord, Thank You for designing me to be a clay jar with an amazing treasure inside. Although the circumstances may press me down, You never abandon me. May others see Your power and light through my life. And may You be glorified in my weakness in this earthen vessel that I am.Amen
Lord, I recognise opposing forces and troubles can press me down. Restore my hope in You O Lord and help me take my eyes away from problems as I wait patiently on You. Grant me the faith, courage and perseverance to keep following after You. I want to keep going Lord to do Your will and have an eternal impact on those around me. Amen
Lord, focus my eyes clearly on the
eternal, for that will put my present
troubles into a proper perspective.
Help me to see You as You are,
to perceive You with my spirit
and not just with my mind.
And help me Lord to realise that
You are in me and I am in You.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.