God’s Promises Are Yes & Amen !!
Paul opens his second epistle to the Corinthians the same way he began his first by establishing his authority and documenting the source of his revelation. He then praises God for what He has done for Timothy & him. In contrast to the old covenant which condemned the glorious new covenant sealed in Jesus’ own blood, makes God’s ministers bold & effective in calling people to repentance.
Lord, Your Promises are Yes & Amen:
All Praise to God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the
source of every mercy and the
God who comforts us. He comforts
us in all our troubles so that
we can comfort others. When
others are troubled, we will be able
to give them the same comfort
God has given us (2 Cor 1:3-4).
As God is faithful, our word to
you was not Yes and No… For
all the promises of God In (Christ)
are Yes and in Him Amen (v18-20).
Lord, thank You for the times You have comforted me. I know that You have comforted me so that I can do the same for others. This world is full of people who are hurting. Make me sensitive to those I meet who need Your touch of comfort. Keep me an open vessel through which Your love & comfort can flow. Amen.
Lord, suffering is painful and
something I prefer to avoid.
And You God doesn’t always
give Your comfort in suffering
the way I might ask or wish.
Teach me to respond in a godly
fashion to suffering for I know
U use difficulties to transform me.
Bless me so that I can be creditable
and effective encourager of my
brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen
Lord, Thank You for Your great
and precious promises! Thank You
for reminding us that Jesus is the
“Divine Yes”, the affirmation of all
Your promises, Help me to sense
and experience Your love behind
every promise even as I trust in You.
And help me to pray with confidence
because I know that not one of Your
promises will ever fail. Amen & amen!
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