“We
have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated” (2 Cor. 4:8a ncv). “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed” (2 Cor. 4:8a kjv).
I would like to share with you what is called, ‘The Bible from 26 Translations’ on the base of 2 Corinthians 4:8a. This special theme interests me to check out a few translations. I hope to find inspiration with words that would help expand our mediation during our devotion time.
ASV—we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened.
Con—I am hard pressed, yet not crushed.
TCNT—Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in.
Bas—Troubles are round us on every side, but we are not shut in.
Knox—For ourselves, we are being hampered everywhere, yet still have room to breathe.
Ber—We are hedged in from every side, but we live no cramped lives.
TROUBLED… YET NOT DISTRESSED.
Paul wrote a letter to Corinth Christians and he encouraged them and us that any troubles around us are expected. But do not dwell or live on troubled thought. If we experience the presence of Christ and His power in our lives, absolutely no trouble, affliction, sickness, or tragedy will cause your spiritual defeat.
I would like to share with you what is called, ‘The Bible from 26 Translations’ on the base of 2 Corinthians 4:8a. This special theme interests me to check out a few translations. I hope to find inspiration with words that would help expand our mediation during our devotion time.
ASV—we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened.
Con—I am hard pressed, yet not crushed.
TCNT—Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in.
Bas—Troubles are round us on every side, but we are not shut in.
Knox—For ourselves, we are being hampered everywhere, yet still have room to breathe.
Ber—We are hedged in from every side, but we live no cramped lives.
TROUBLED… YET NOT DISTRESSED.
Paul wrote a letter to Corinth Christians and he encouraged them and us that any troubles around us are expected. But do not dwell or live on troubled thought. If we experience the presence of Christ and His power in our lives, absolutely no trouble, affliction, sickness, or tragedy will cause your spiritual defeat.
When
things around us become too hard to bear and when all our resources are
exhausted, God’s resources are given to us to enlarge and expand our faith,
hope, and strength. God will not forsake His faithful children. He is always
there to help us in time of need. Let us dwell on that thought, ‘we have
troubles all around us, but we are not defeated.’ [Manna from Dec. 10, 2009]
Dorothy:
When I read this devotion, I was impressed that God was speaking to me about
that important verse to remember, “We are not defeated.” In another words, “we
are not destroyed.” We are valuable to
God and Satan tried “to destroy the value” in us. To defeat Satan is to win a victory over him.
We can only do that through the blood of Jesus Christ and through the word of
testimony quoting God’s Word.
I
watched TV news about the fires in California.
I was concerned because my families lives there as well as my
friends. So I prayed for their
protection. Just then my deaf sister called to let me know that the fire had
died out nearby their apartment which they didn’t have to evacuate as they had
planned. Then I came to that verse and
realized that God was speaking to me not to be concerned, but to trust God in
all things.
Prayer: Thank You, Lord for reminding me to
keep my eyes only upon You, knowing that you have a plan in all things. Thank You for teaching me to keep my eyes on
the cross that reminds me, You came to save the world. We read the news and saw on TV many weird weather
that changes so abruptly (suddenly) in many parts of USA and in the world. Truly this reminds me of what You, Jesus had
warned us about from Matthew 24th. You do not want us to get upset, but to keep us
at peace with Your presence. You are amazing and I worship You. Thank You . . .
in Your name, Amen!
May
the peace of God abide in you,
Dorothy Callies
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