For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
II Corinthians 4:5-7
“It’s not about us, it’s about Jesus” are words that we hear regularly and words that we should definitely take to heart. With this mindset, we can accomplish great works for Christ’s sake because we live in a day and time when people are looking for hope, looking for peace and any small thread of light. Most often, we will be the only light they’ll see.
Paul talked to the Corinthians at the beginning of the chapter about the ministry and the mercy that we have been given and how we have given up our old ways, our hidden habits, the practices of sin, dishonesty, and even the things we hide through shame for the benefit of the gospel. He tells us how we should not handle the Word deceitfully but showing that we possess the qualities of God in the sight of man. He also said if we hide this knowledge and not preach this gospel to the people who are dying spiritually, then they will be lost to the truth. What good is it if we are allowing others to who we think we are, and what we think we are about and not be who God has commanded us to be. We are not here to preach about ourselves because really, who are we without Christ? We have nothing to offer and nothing of our own to give. He says further to “give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in Jesus Christ.” Give it and give it freely, share it because God asked us to do so.
Yesterday, it was mentioned that knowledge is power and that power is the treasure that we have in this earthen vessels. That light, that Word in us, is precious cargo and we need to remember that it was entrusted to our care. The enemy would love for us to stay dull and not shine; he would love for men not to see our light or hear this great gospel because they won't be able to see the God in you; he is banking on that. We are here to be ministers and servants of the gospel, sharing this knowledge and sharing this good news.
With that being said, there are countless others who still need to come into the knowledge and the power of God. Our life should reflect the light we say we have; the scripture says in Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” It’s just that simple and that light should shine ever so brightly in the darkest of places. Naturally, we tend to gravitate towards the light when confronted with darkness; so we should be shining so someone who is lost can find their way. Shining, not only in our churches but in our homes, on our job, in line at the supermarket; wherever you are, be a light. God gets the glory when we let His light shine through us, because it will draw others to Him.
Let's remember that we are not here to preach ourselves because it’s not about us, it’s about Jesus, the One who came down from glory, died and rose just for me!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
II Corinthians 4:5-7
“It’s not about us, it’s about Jesus” are words that we hear regularly and words that we should definitely take to heart. With this mindset, we can accomplish great works for Christ’s sake because we live in a day and time when people are looking for hope, looking for peace and any small thread of light. Most often, we will be the only light they’ll see.
Paul talked to the Corinthians at the beginning of the chapter about the ministry and the mercy that we have been given and how we have given up our old ways, our hidden habits, the practices of sin, dishonesty, and even the things we hide through shame for the benefit of the gospel. He tells us how we should not handle the Word deceitfully but showing that we possess the qualities of God in the sight of man. He also said if we hide this knowledge and not preach this gospel to the people who are dying spiritually, then they will be lost to the truth. What good is it if we are allowing others to who we think we are, and what we think we are about and not be who God has commanded us to be. We are not here to preach about ourselves because really, who are we without Christ? We have nothing to offer and nothing of our own to give. He says further to “give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in Jesus Christ.” Give it and give it freely, share it because God asked us to do so.
Yesterday, it was mentioned that knowledge is power and that power is the treasure that we have in this earthen vessels. That light, that Word in us, is precious cargo and we need to remember that it was entrusted to our care. The enemy would love for us to stay dull and not shine; he would love for men not to see our light or hear this great gospel because they won't be able to see the God in you; he is banking on that. We are here to be ministers and servants of the gospel, sharing this knowledge and sharing this good news.
With that being said, there are countless others who still need to come into the knowledge and the power of God. Our life should reflect the light we say we have; the scripture says in Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” It’s just that simple and that light should shine ever so brightly in the darkest of places. Naturally, we tend to gravitate towards the light when confronted with darkness; so we should be shining so someone who is lost can find their way. Shining, not only in our churches but in our homes, on our job, in line at the supermarket; wherever you are, be a light. God gets the glory when we let His light shine through us, because it will draw others to Him.
Let's remember that we are not here to preach ourselves because it’s not about us, it’s about Jesus, the One who came down from glory, died and rose just for me!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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