Selwyn, ’spends one more day considering how Jesus made the good confession before Pontius Pilate. … As we stand for truth we, too, are certain to meet opposition. There will, similarly, be those who could, if they wished, come to our aid, but because of self interest they will prefer to wash their hands of us and hand us over to others. … Maintaining a good confession will mean a cross. But, as before, our Master walks ahead of us, looks back over His shoulder, and says: ‘I did it, and so, in My strength, can you. Come on, follow me.’
I liked verses 3-6, from the verses set for today’s reading and meditation (2 Corinthians 13:1-10, NLT), as follows: “I (Paul) will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak when he deals with you; he is powerful among you. Although he was crucified in weakness, he now lives by the power of God. We, too, are weak, just as Christ was, but when we deal with you we will be alive with him and will have God’s power.
Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. As you test yourselves, I hope you will recognize that we have not failed the test of apostolic authority.”
It’s important to hold firm to the belief that Jesus is with us, and He is God – nothing, can overcome His will. Consequently, knowing that God is with us, and because of His great love for us – He will never leave us to face opposition alone. He will say in times of spiritual distress, ‘Here, take My hand and follow My ways – lean on My strength, for I am always with you’.
‘Without spot or blame’
Selwyn, ’spends one more day considering how Jesus made the good confession before Pontius Pilate. … As we stand for truth we, too, are certain to meet opposition. There will, similarly, be those who could, if they wished, come to our aid, but because of self interest they will prefer to wash their hands of us and hand us over to others. … Maintaining a good confession will mean a cross. But, as before, our Master walks ahead of us, looks back over His shoulder, and says: ‘I did it, and so, in My strength, can you. Come on, follow me.’
I liked verses 3-6, from the verses set for today’s reading and meditation (2 Corinthians 13:1-10, NLT), as follows: “I (Paul) will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak when he deals with you; he is powerful among you. Although he was crucified in weakness, he now lives by the power of God. We, too, are weak, just as Christ was, but when we deal with you we will be alive with him and will have God’s power.
Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. As you test yourselves, I hope you will recognize that we have not failed the test of apostolic authority.”
It’s important to hold firm to the belief that Jesus is with us, and He is God – nothing, can overcome His will. Consequently, knowing that God is with us, and because of His great love for us – He will never leave us to face opposition alone. He will say in times of spiritual distress, ‘Here, take My hand and follow My ways – lean on My strength, for I am always with you’.
Do you agree?