Verse of the Day 9/13

Verse of the Day 9/13

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

New King James Version

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

Today's verses came up in my read through the New Testament plan for yesterday.  C. S. Lewis expounded on the verses in his book "The Eternal Weight of Glory".  He had experienced trials and loss in his life but encouraged his readers to have and keep the faith.

Life's trials and tribulations can weigh heavily on our hearts and minds.  Many of us have found comfort, hope and encouragements from God and His Word and from our Christian brothers and sisters who have experienced similar trials and keep believing.

The Apostle Paul went through all kinds of trails, much more severe and frequent than we can imagine but penned these verses that we might have hope.  He looked back and wrote these verses pointing out that the love and glory of God, outweighs them all.  When placed on the scales of life, all of those things cannot stand against the "far more exceeding weight of glory".

John MacArthur writes in his commentary, "The Greek word for "light" means "a weightless trifle" and "affliction" refers to intense pressure. From a human perspective, Paul's own testimony lists a seemingly unbearable litany of sufferings and persecutions he endured throughout his life (11:23–33), yet he viewed them as weightless and lasting for only a brief moment. eternal weight of glory. The Greek word for "weight" refers to a heavy mass. For Paul, the future glory he would experience with the Lord far outweighed any suffering he experienced in this world (Rom. 8:17, 18; 1 Pet. 1:6, 7)."

No matter what you face today "do not lose heart".

Deuteronomy 33:25b   New King James Version  "As your days, so shall your strength be"

Blessings,

Mike

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