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“"Relying on Jesus More Completely"”

2 Corinthians 4:10-12

We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body. So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

Thoughts for Today:

In our passage today, Paul is simply saying godly believers can expect to be persecuted because of our stand for Christ. Paul taught often on this subject. For example:

2 Timothy 3:12: "In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted."

Romans 8:36: "As it is written: For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."

1 Corinthians 4:9: "For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like those condemned to die in the arena. We have been made a spectacle to the whole universe, to angels as well as to human beings."

1 Corinthians 15:31: "I face death every day

Questions to Ponder:

Are you ready to suffer for Jesus? I don't know if anyone is truly "ready", but it is a strong possibility for any Christian. What steps can you take to prepare? Are you living a godly life? Are you learning to rely on Jesus more completely

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About the author

Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.

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