In our team devotionals this week, Marc Fey has been sharing words of encouragement from his studies in II Corinthians. Starting in chapter 3, verse 18 we find:
"And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God." II Corinthians 3:18-4:2
These passages have proved to remind us that it truly is about what God is doing in the minds and hearts of believers world-wide. Paul continues to exhort the church to continue pressing on toward the goal, that
"we are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." II Corinthians 4: 8,9
So, if you are experiencing hard-times, persecution or simply struggles in your small group and thinking about simply ditching this entire strategy, keep pressing on, knowing that the Lord is doing His work in bringing about this great transformation in the lives of all those who join your study. Take heart, keep the faith and remember their is a great freedom knowing it's not about us, but all about Him.
The Truth Project Team
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