“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed…always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body” (II Corinthians 4:8-10).
Paul is talking about our situation in this age. It is sometimes troubling and as we grow old we realize that life is temporary. HOWEVER, we are not “distressed” when we remember that just as Jesus died and was resurrected to immortal LIFE, so shall we be raised as well.
“...this mortal must put on immortality… when this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory…thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore be steadfast…knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:53-58)
"The saving grace of God made its advent to all humanity...speak of these things." (Titus 2:11-15)
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
July 31st - Troubled But Not Distressed
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