2 Corinthians 6 - 3.29.23

Scripture

2 Corinthians 6:4-10

4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 5 in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; 6 in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 7 in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; 8 through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; 10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Observation

“Paul is writing to people he cares deeply about. He helped to establish the church in Corinth and led many people there to faith in Christ. Now he seems concerned that some among them who have heard the clear message of the gospel from him have not come to full faith in Christ alone for their salvation. This may be based on continued association with idol worship, or false teachers among them distorting the gospel of Jesus and accusing Paul of being a false apostle.”

Furthermore, when Paul speaks in this chapter of what he and his ministry partners have experienced, it was to prove that he wasn’t a false apostle. Everything they did for Jesus was with full integrity and not with a “hidden or self-serving agenda.” (Reference: Bibleref.com)

Application

Whatever God has called us to (for His Kingdom purposes), a servant of the Lord must get rid of idols, remain humble and have great endurance to finish the race.

What has God called you to?

Tonight, we have the kick off for our 3 day Ascent (prayer and fasting) at 6:30p. Come join us and let’s get rid of idols, remain humble before Him and be strengthened to endure for Jesus alone!

Prayer

Dear Lord, I admit that apart from You, I am not a humble person and cannot endure the race. Holy Spirit, help me to remain humble in You and endure the race/path You’ve called me to until the end. When the devil tries to pull me off course, I know that Your Spirit living in me is greater and stronger. Help me to not be discouraged or defeated as I rely on and seek You deeply everyday. Amen.

-Michelle Gaddi