2 Corinthians 4:15-16; We Faint Not

2 Corinthians 4:15-16 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

A life lived in the blessed will of God, centred upon Christ, is abundant life. When we tap upon the strength of God, our lives find vibrancy, purpose and meaning, renewable strength. This is the testimony of the prophet Isaiah for our encouragement:

Isaiah 40:28-31 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

The Apostle Paul spends his time for others. He understood the joy of being an ambassador for Christ. There are constant challenges to retard his efforts to co-labour with Christ in the building of His church. But he persevered. He admits that his physical strength was not like it was before. Ten years ago, you may be able to climb up Bukit Timah Hill without rest at a fairly brisk pace but ten years later, the energy level has waned somewhat, but there is diminishing of motivation despite physical weaknesses now experienced. This is the strength of our life with God, centred upon Christ. We are endowed with renewed strength, it is unexplainable, but can be traced to the abundant grace of God. Therefore, it is with thanksgiving that we will look forward to a new day.

May the Lord use you for His glory this new day. Amen.