Inspiration

Hi Everyone:

 

2^nd Corinthians 4:8, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." Do you feel like that some days? Why was Paul able to continue despite his sufferings, despite his feelings?

 

Paul never forgot who he was and why he was doing what he was doing. He was called to his ministry and was determined to deliver the message of salvation regardless of circumstance. Praise the Lord.

 

We, too, must never forget who we are and why we are His children, His soldiers, if you will. We are saved, we will never lose our salvation and we can always rejoice, as Paul did, regardless of our circumstances. Don't forget to share your blessings with the lost.

 

Yes, it is easy to say and at times difficult to live that way, but it will be so much easier even after you become His child simply by continuing, daily to:

 

Discover the truth by reading the Bible, Nick                                   Number 415

Inspiration

Hi Everyone:

 

2^nd Corinthians 3:7, 8 "Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, fading though it was, will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?"    

 

Paul is contrasting the 10 commandments (the old covenant) and Jesus (the new covenant) saying that the law could not save anyone, whereas faith in Jesus could save everyone who believed. Some religions have as part of their doctrine the necessity of having to obey the law. Paul says no way; it's Jesus' way or no way at all.

 

I have always said that it is best to be spiritual (following Jesus) and not be religious (following the 10 commandments). I know this will irritate some people because their beliefs and trust are in their religious convictions and not 100% Jesus. This is a good example of why I will tell people to read the Bible to get the truth, until the Lord takes me home, so please, for your sake:

 

Read the Bible to get the truth, Nick                                                                                     Number 414

Inspiration

PAUL'S TRUST IN GOD

 

 

Hi Everyone:

 

2^nd Corinthians 2:14 "But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him." It is quite obvious that Paul trusts God and does not concern himself about the possible consequences of his bold and daring ministry.

 

Are we spreading a fragrance of Him? If so, what kind; if not, why not? Whether or not we consider the fact that we are sending messages to others, indeed we are; be they negative or positive depends on our attitude at that moment. I believe we all need an attitude adjustment from time to time and the best source for that kind of help is God,

 

If we allow Him to lead us, if we trust in Him as Paul did, spreading a positive fragrance for Him would be so much easier and more importantly, very effective in winning lost souls.

 

We have our salvation; let's share it.

 

Discover the most effective way, read the Bible, Nick                                                  Number 413

Inspiration

LOOK TO HIM, ALWAYS

 

 

Hi Everyone:

 

2^nd Corinthians 1:10 "He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us as you help us by your prayers."

 

The power of prayer can not be underestimated nor should it be. Paul understood this very well when he informed the Corinthians of the many perils they faced; he made sure they understood how badly he and the brothers with him needed constant prayer.

 

The same message is applicable today, especially when Satan is so actively trying to destroy what moral fiber we have left, if any at all. We must become prayer warriors; it is a battle field and our only weapon is prayer.

 

We need to become diligent and the best way I know how is to:

 

Read the Bible for strength and stamina, Nick                                                              Number 412