Date: Friday, 26th January, 2024
Text: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Paul the Apostle narrated some of the difficulties he experienced on the narrow highway to Heaven. He worked much harder than the other Apostles; he was in prison more frequently, flogged more severely, and exposed to death again and again.
Five times he received from the Jews thirty nine lashes. Three times he was beaten with rods, once he was pelted with stones, three times he was shipwrecked; yet he was constantly on the move. He experienced danger from rivers, bandits, his fellow Jews, Gentiles; he was in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers.
Paul labored and toiled and often went without sleep; sometimes he was cold and naked; and at other times, in hunger and thirst and often went without food. Besides everything else, he faced daily the pressure of his concern for all the churches- 2 Corinthians 11:23-28.
Despite his challenges on the narrow highway, what exactly kept the Apostle going? Very simple! The grace of God was sufficient; the strength of God was made perfect in his weakness-2 Corinthians 12:9.
He enjoyed the fellowship of the Comforter, who comforted him in all his troubles. He said, “For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 1:5
Prayer Nugget: Father, I trust in your grace and the comfort of the Holy Spirit as I journey on in the narrow way in Jesus name.