Depending on God's Power Not Our Own

Twice the chapter of 2 Corinthians 4 mentions to us to “FAINT NOT” – mentioning it in verse 1 and near the end in verse 17. It is interesting because verse 1 talks about the ministry we have received of the Lord and the latter reminds us of the glory that is to come of a life well lived for God.

Weariness comes as a result of our working in and focusing on the flesh and the temporal things that accompany that life. Often ministry is performed this way. Ministry needs to focused on the TRUTH of God’s Word and dependent on that along with the power of God coupled with a holy walk with God. Today’s ministry often depends on dishonesty; craftiness and using God’s Word deceitfully or manipulatively. Rather we need to trust God and speak the truth in love.

Let’s depend on God’s power to do God’s work, not our own. We don’t need to faint. Let’s go, give, pray, and live a the life wants us to live as we share the Word with others lovingly and in truth.

Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

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