I’m getting another spinal injection today, prayers appreciated.
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.
Paul writes to the church in Corinth with encouragement for the difficulty they face. There is persecution by the Roman Empire and the resistance of some Jewish leaders. Paul reminds them that what we see here and now is not all God offers us.
We know God has an everlasting blessing for us when we return to Him in repentance and become part of His plan for creation. Even though our mortal bodies wear out, our spirits are eternal. Paul tells us to “fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen”.
If we focus on our problems, it can cause us to lose sight of the wonderful promise of eternal life through Jesus. Yes, we will face issues every day, but if we remember His blessing for us, we can see that “our present troubles are small and won’t last very long”. God is always ready to hear our cry and offer us the assurance that He is with us always.
Loving Lord, sometimes we deal with things we can’t handle alone. Thank You for Your presence to guard and guide us. Help us to share Your love with the world. Amen.
