2 Corinthians 4:1; We Faint Not
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. (2 Cor. 4:1-2 KJV)
The Apostle Paul praised the sustaining grace of God in the work of the ministry. He attributed it to the mercy of God. He deserved God’s condemnation and yet God did not count his sins to his account. He was mercifully forgiven. He recalled how he was a blasphemer. He was struck blind and could have remained blind. God sent Ananias to restore his sight. And given him eternal life, divine grace and power for service. Since then, he experienced the forgiveness of sins and the presence of God to bless and keep him. He was able to testify how he and his co-workers faint not because they have committed their lives to God’s care.
This is our privilege as God’s children, we faint not because God is our ready helper. The psalmist testified of his confidence in Psalm 16. He did not wander off from God’s commandments but was obedient to the truth.