God Empowers Us In Troubles
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). 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 (17-18) 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,
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 & not just with my mind. And help me to realise that U are in me and I am in You. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.