We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Apostle Paul had faced suffering, trials, and distress as he preached the Good News. But he knew that they would one day be over, and he would obtain Gods rest and rewards. As we face great troubles, its easy to focus on the pain rather than on our ultimate goal. Just as athletes concentrate on the finish line and ignore their discomfort. We too must focus on the reward for our faith and the joy that last forever. No matter what happens to us in this life, we have the assurance of eternal existence. Paul reminds us that though we may think we are at the end of our rope, we are never at the end of our hope. God never abandons us because Christ has won the victory over death. All our risks, humiliations, and trials are opportunities for Jesus to demonstrate His power and presence in and through us. Like Paul, we must carry out our ministry, looking to God for strength. When opposition, slander, or disappointment threaten to rob you of the victory, remember that no one can destroy what God has accomplished through you.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:20:55 +0000
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