Episode 172: 2 Corinthians 6

Today's meditation is on 2nd Corinthians Chapter 6

As God’s partner, I do not take his marvelous grace for granted, allowing it to have no effect on my life. At just the right time, he heard me. On the day of salvation, he helped me.

Indeed, the “right time” is now. This is the time of his favor. Today is the day of salvation.

I live in such a way that no one will stumble because of me. I don't place obstacles in anyone's way that would hinder them from coming to salvation. In everything I do, I show myself authentic in every way; a true proclaimer of God's Word. 

I patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind. I do not lose courage in times of stress. I prove myself by my lifestyle of purity, my spiritual insights and understanding, my patience, by showing kindness, by the Holy Spirit within me, and by my sincere and uncritical love. 

I faithfully speak the truth by the power of God working through me, and with the mighty weapons of righteousness -- the sword of the Spirit in one hand and the shield of faith in the other. I serve God whether people honor me or despise me, whether they slander me or praise me. I remain steadfast and true, even when I'm called an impostor. I am sometimes ignored, even by those who know me. 

I have been close to death, but I am still alive. I have been knocked down, but continue to get up again. Even though my heart aches sometimes, I still have joy. I may suffer, yet in every season, I am always found rejoicing. Even if I may not be considered rich by the world's standards, I give spiritual riches to others. I may not own a lot of worldly things, yet I have everything.

I speak honestly, and my heart is open. There is no lack of love on my part, but love has been withheld from me by others. 

I do not team up with those who are unbelievers in mismatched alliances. Righteousness cannot be a partner with rebellion. And light cannot live with darkness. There can be no harmony between Christ and the devil. So, how can I be a partner with an unbeliever? And what union can there be between God’s temple and demons? For I am the temple of the living God. 

God promised that he would live in me, and walk with me. He promised to be my God and that I would be his. He called me out from among unbelievers, and asked me to separate myself from them. I don't so much as touch evil things. God has welcomed me. He is my father, and I am his daughter. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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