Do you realize how impactful your life is? Don’t be deceived by Satan’s lie that your suffering or obedience will amount to nothing. Your faithfulness to God never goes to waste. Paul didn’t know the extent of the fruit God would produce through his steadfast obedience. Neither can you gauge how the Lord will use you. So don’t lose heart. Keep your focus on eternal things, not the hardships of this life.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, February 1, 2023.
God is the ultimate giver, and in gratitude, we’re to imitate Him. Becoming a generous person begins with biblical thinking. Instead of focusing on how much we can keep, it’s better to think in terms of how much we can give away and share with others and the church. God has promised to supply our needs (Philippians 4:19) but often lavishes far more than the basics. And He delights to see His children joyfully sharing what He has given (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). As He provides us with material wealth and possessions, we become channels through whom He blesses others and carries out His work on earth.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, June 7 and 8, 2022.
The believer’s new spiritual perception of everything is a constant reality for him, and he now lives for eternity, not temporal things.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for 2 Corinthians 5:17.
The Lord doesn’t reward rebellion or wrongdoing, but He blesses those who repent and embrace chastisement as a tool for growth (Proverbs 28:13). So make it your goal to be a pliable student in the Lord’s hands, and thank Him for using your failures to benefit you while bringing Him glory.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, April 13, 2022.
2 Corinthians 5:4
Jesus said apart from Him, we can do nothing of any spiritual value (John 15:5). In fact, God’s power is perfected in us when we are weak and rely fully on Him (2 Cor. 12:9).
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, April 3, 2019.
Wherever God’s servant is faithful and is an influence for the gospel, God is pleased. There is a twofold effect of gospel preaching. To some, the message brings eternal life and ultimate glorification. To others, it is a stumbling stone of offense that brings eternal death.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for 2 Corinthians 2:15,16.
Every believer is transformed and called by the Lord to be an influence for His gospel throughout the world.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for 2 Corinthians 2:14.
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