A Word of Encouragement

October 12, 2026

PA024 - Help Wanted

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

Writing to the believers in Corinth, Paul described the persecution he was experiencing. Many of those he was trying to reach could not see the light of God's glory in Jesus because Satan had blinded their minds. "We endure their persecution because our message is not about ourselves; Jesus is Lord and we serve you for His sake." (2 Corinthians 4:1-5)

For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
	2 Corinthians 4:6

Though we are still human, we endure the persecution from the unbelieving - we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed; - We bear the same rejection that Jesus bore so that the life Jesus offers to the world can be seen in us. (2 Corinthians 4:7-12)

But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written: "I believed, therefore I spoke," we also believe, therefore we also speak, knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus, and will present us with you.
	2 Corinthians 4:13-14

"I believed, therefore I spoke," is a quote, from Psalm 116 where David describes his own persecution and yet his faith in God was unwavering because God constantly rescued him.

The Lord watches over the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.
	Psalm 116:6

Adonai Hashem - Sovereign Lord - Help me faithfully speak Your message.

So we do not give up. Our physical body is becoming older and weaker, but our spirit inside us is made new every day.
	2 Corinthians 4:16

Even in persecution, He is sovereign,