Daily Wisdom

2Co 11:26 “In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.” 

IT’s obvious Paul’s life was lived in a perpetual Monday status.

Whether you’re working to build or maintain a ministry, sustain a career, raise a family, build a marriage or simply live life no one is exempt from the perils it brings forth.

You may find yourself questioning God, wondering if He made the right decision in choosing you to do what it is He called your to do. After all, if I was meant to do this, wouldn’t it be easier? Wouldn’t there be more support of my efforts?

When looking at the above scripture, I must remember that what Paul is speaking of occurred not only when he was working in his calling, but also when he was working within the will of God!

 He was doing what God charged him with doing, and still he was met with opposition after opposition and trouble upon trouble.

What this scripture shows us is that doing the will of God does not exempt us from trials.

What He does promise us is that He will be with us and that He will never leave us nor forsake us. (Deut 31:6).  And that our reward will be worth the obstacles we face. (Gal 6:9)

If you find yourself feeling discouraged or defeated in your ministry or any area of life, remember Paul’s sufferings and his impact on our faith despite it all. His words are still inspiring us today.

Focus on the fruits of your labor in the Lord and stop looking at the thorns. Endure their pain, you’re provided great promises!

HSAY… Todd