Thursday, February 7, 2008

So we do not lose heart.

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed but not driven to despair; persecuted; but not forsaken; struck down but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus; sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Sice we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, "I believed, and so I spoke," we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." -2Cor. 4:7-18

We just started our new classes for the Spring a couple weeks ago, one of which is Inductive Bible Study. I have chosen this passage to analyze, write a paper on, and teach this semester. There are so many things about this passage that sum up my time here in Missouri so far.

When I came here, I was ready to go. I felt like I had the knowledge and experience to take this place by storm and really make a difference in some kid's lives. I knew the Lord had led me here, but I felt it was because I was qualified to do it and I would enjoy it. Yea, I wanted the Lord to grow me, but I wasn't expecting all that I have learned and the challenges i've faced. I have to run for now, but hopefully i'll be able to share more about this passage and my time here within the next few days.

In Him,
Shannon

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