Emmaus

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Cor. 4:17 NKJV). Nothing gives us better perspective and understanding of our trials and afflictions than the Bible. And here in this verse we find great help. It speaks of the difficulty, duration, and dividends of our afflictions.   Difficulty  - “ Our light affliction .” Here the apostle Paul describes the difficulties of our “ afflictions ” in term

“Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart” (2 Cor. 4:1 NKJV). In our verse, the apostle Paul gives us a good lesson about our calling from the Lord. It speaks about the awareness of our calling, the awarding of our calling, and the attitude in our calling.   Awareness of our calling  – “ Since we have this ministry .” While the apostle Paul knew that he was called to be an apostle, he is not the only one who should know his call

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong” (1 Cor. 16:13 NKJV). In this verse, the Apostle Paul gives four short, pungent, exhortations or commands to the church in Corinth. They concerned being watchful, faithful, manful, and powerful.   Watchful  – “ Watch .” Christians are to be alert, careful, and cautious regarding life. A careless Christian will soon be a defeated Christian. There are many subtle temptations in life to ensnare the believer regarding evil phi

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Cor. 15:58 NKJV). This verse gives us an exhortation for service and an encouragement for service. It is great counsel about serving the Lord which we all need.   Exhortation for service  – “ Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord .” The exhortation here is twofold: we are to be faithful in servi