2 Corinthians

January 6th – Philippians 4:19

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Philippians 4:19

It seems like whenever I turn on the news, there’s some new crisis to report. And with inflation, rising gas prices, and empty grocery shelves, no wonder people are afraid. But the apostle Paul assures us that as followers of Jesus, we have nothing to fear. For our heavenly Father always meets the needs of His children. Now let’s be clear. That isn’t a promise we’ll have everything we want, or that we’ll always be walking on easy street. But it is a promise that we’ll have everything we need, according to God’s purpose for our lives. For we serve the great Provider. And when we trust Him with all things, we have nothing to fear. For, “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.” (2 Cor. 9:10)

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November 24th – 1 Corinthians 15:57

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1 Corinthians 15:57

Charles Spurgeon once said, “The best moment of a Christian’s life is his last one, because it is the one that is nearest heaven.” For followers of Jesus, death isn’t to be feared, but to be celebrated. Because we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. (2 Cor. 5:8) Through His death and resurrection at the Cross, Christ defeated death forever. And now all Christians can look forward to an eternity spent at the side of our Savior. There we will celebrate Christ’s victory forever with songs of thanksgiving and continual praise for His mercy and love. Never again will we suffer from the pull of sin, for we will finally be the complete perfect images of our Lord. So with our last breath we can rejoice and give thanks to God. For His Son, Jesus Christ, has stolen both the victory and the sting of death forever!

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November 12th – 2 Corinthians 12:9

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2 Corinthians 12:9

I suffer with psoriatic arthritis. And as a result, not a single day goes by when I am not in pain. The number of times I’ve prayed for healing is beyond counting. Yet God’s answer is always the same. “My grace is sufficient for you.” Hardships, pain, and trials are a part of life. And our suffering is no way a measurement of our faith. Look at the apostle Paul. A great man of profound faith who suffered with an unknown, “thorn in the flesh.” He cried out repeatedly for healing, yet God’s answer was always no. God told Paul, like He tells us, that His grace gives us all we need to endure any and all suffering. For His power is made perfect in our weakness. And when we trust and depend on Him, there is nothing we cannot endure. So rejoice and give thanks. For even in our pain, the power of Christ rests upon us.

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October 4th – 2 Corinthians 6:18

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2 Corinthians 6:18

Trying to live with one foot in the flesh and the other in the Spirit is a balancing act doomed to fail. For as Matthew 6:24 tells us, “No one can serve two masters.” God wants both of our feet firmly planted with Him. And to do that means separating ourselves from the evils of the world. God called His children of Israel to live a life separate and distinct. To be holy among the other nations. And for us to be sons and daughters of God, means doing the same. We too are to lead lives separate and distinct. Holy among the wicked of the world. Which means loving the lost, sharing the Gospel with the lost, and being godly examples for the lost. But it doesn’t mean becoming influenced by the lost. Because it doesn’t take much for temptation to get a foothold in our lives. And Satan never passes up an opportunity to tempt us into compromising our faith.

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September 3rd – 2 Corinthians 9:10

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2 Corinthians 9:10 

Novelist Henry Fielding once said, “Riches without charity are worth nothing. They are a blessing only to him who makes them a blessing to others.” A sentiment perfectly exampled by farmers of the field, who through sowing the seeds, and working the land, produce a bountiful harvest. A harvest they use not only to feed themselves and their families, but countless of others as well. And as followers of Jesus, we are to be laborers in God’s fields, sharing our bounty with the world. For Jesus is the original great Sower, and God the supplier of the good seed. And the seeds He gives us are to be used as blessings for the world. To bring forth a fruitful harvest of righteousness for God’s kingdom and glory. So go out and bountifully spread the seeds of God everywhere. Feed the world with Lord’s goodness and share with them how through Jesus Christ, their souls will never hunger again!

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August 30th – 2 Corinthians 1:7

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2 Corinthians 1:7

Some in the Corinthian church were questioning Paul’s qualifications as an apostle. After all shouldn’t a representative of God appear majestic and royal himself? And what was with all of the suffering Paul endured. A true “apostle” should have an easy life right? Such misconceptions about Christianity are common. But we know that suffering comes to everyone’s life, Christians included. Yet, as hard as they are, God always has a purpose for our pain and struggles. In Paul’s case, the suffering he experienced led to the gospel being heard by thousands. And in the hands of God, our struggles will be used for our good as well. For as Dr. Charles Stanley says, “We often learn more in our valley experiences than on our mountaintops.” And in the meantime we can trust and rejoice. For the same comfort God gave to Paul, He will generously give to us.

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August 16th – 2 Corinthians 6:10

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2 Corinthians 6:10

There is no greater example of finding joy in the midst of suffering than the apostle Paul. He was rejected, beaten, stoned, deserted, shipwrecked, and imprisoned. Yet through it all, he rejoiced. For Paul was a servant of God, and he knew that the sufferings of this world are nothing compared to the joy awaiting him. (Romans 8:18) We too are servants of God. And as such, we can have that same deep and lasting joy during our greatest times of sorrow. How? By living our lives from an eternal perspective instead of a worldly one. An eternal perspective frees us from chasing fleeting pursuits of fame, fortune, and power.  Because through Christ, we have already everything we need and more. And an eternal perspective reminds us that we can endure anything because God’s Spirit dwells within us empowering, sustaining, and loving us every step of the way.

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August 14th – 2 Corinthians 12:10

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2 Corinthians 12:10

Human nature tells us that when others hurt, persecute, or insult us, we need to retaliate. To give just as good as we get. But Jesus says that as Christians we don’t follow the fray. And we should rejoice especially when suffering for Him, for it is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. Look at the apostle Paul. He experienced much tribulation for his faith. Yet he was content with the horrible things he suffered. Why? Because Paul knew that it was when he was at his weakest, he could feel the power of God the strongest. That’s the amazing blessing God speaks of. The blessing of peace and even joy when facing suffering. For in our own strength we are easily defeated. But when we rest in God’s, nothing is impossible. We can face whatever the world throws at us in perfect contentment knowing no matter the trial, the grace Jesus gives us is sufficient for everything we face.

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2 Corinthians 1:5

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2 Corinthians 1:5

During times of trials, we tend to become self focused. We take the problem and wrap it around ourselves like a cocoon, becoming isolated our sorrow. And in our self pity all we can think about is ourselves, our pain, and why God allows our suffering. We cut ourselves off from others becoming cisterns instead of channels. But God in His infinite wisdom, knows the blessings of tribulations. He allows them our lives for a duel purpose. First, adversity deepens our relationship with the Lord as we learn to lean on and trust in Him. Second, adversity allows us to comfort and encourage others. It is only through experiencing our own pain that can we relate to the pain of others. And because of the comfort and grace shown to us, we can extend that same comfort and grace to others. God always stands by our side during even the darkest of times. So we can rejoice knowing He has given us the blessing of doing the same for others.

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July 2nd – 2 Corinthians 3:17

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2 Corinthians 3:17

This weekend as we celebrate the Fourth of July and our hard fought freedoms, I can’t help but think of Patrick Henry who so famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” The Greek word for liberty is “Eleftherios”, meaning personal freedom from servitude, or oppression. And that just what Jesus came to do, to set us free spiritually. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus became the perfect fulfillment of the Law. And once we receive Him as our Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to indwell every believer. And through the power of the Spirit we are, “released from the law, for we died to it and are no longer captive to its power. Now we can serve God, not in the old way of obeying the letter of the law, but in the new way of living in the Spirit” (Rom.7:6) And this liberty empowers us to deny the flesh and our own selfish desires for the purpose of glorifying God!

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