“We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…..” (2 Cor. 4: 8,9)
The Apostle Paul reminds us that trials will abound as we bring forth the kingdom of God as ministers of the Lord Jesus Christ. But even so, “we do not lose heart.” (2Cor. 4:1)
Sometimes the battle rages within our own selves as we are tempted to give in to doubt, disbelief and despair. Depression can descend upon us. We can feel trapped by its heaviness. Moving ahead would seem impossible.
But God promises to provide the strength we need to be empowered – by the filling of His Holy Spirit – to lift us out of the darkness of despair.
“Even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me. If I say, “Surely the darkness shall fall on me, even the night shall be light about me.” (Ps. 139: 10, 11)
The light of the Lord leads us out of any dark place because darkness cannot exist when God’s light enters in – “Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You..” (Ps. 139: 12)
As we are bathed in the light of God’s love,
“His” motivation to move ahead – will move us !
