2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1—Christians have the hope of eternal life
with Christ. Paul continues to discuss his ministry. Though he is an earthen
vessel, he continues to speak because he believes. He is convinced that the
Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead will also raise him and all believers so
that they all will stand in the presence of God through His grace. This results
in thanksgiving and glory to God. He continues his ministry even though he is
wearing out physically.
But, spiritually he never grows old. And when
this physical body comes to an end, God will give him a new, spiritual body.
This is good news especially for our senior citizens. A Christian grows older
and better says St. Paul. The body is wearing out – eyesight dims, legs get
weak, breath is shorter, hearing is difficult. This is natural and can be
expected. Yet, inside, the Christian is ever stronger because the child
of God is renewed daily by the Spirit. A Christian is ever young in spirit,
strong in faith.[2]
Paul can never get away from “grace.” It is
God’s forgiving love that forgives sin, cleanses the soul, and justifies the
sinner. Thus grace causes us to be thankful and to persist, regardless of
adversities.
A Prayer
for seasonable weather: Lord God, gracious and merciful Father, because
You have promised that You will hear us when we bring You our cares, we implore
You not to deal with us according to our sins but according to Your mercy. Send
seasonable weather so that in due time the earth may yield her increase. Remind
us ever to receive with thanks our daily bread, trusting You as our gracious
God; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.[3] - 3 June 2021—
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