2 Corinthians 4:8; Not In Despair
2 Corinthians 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
The Apostle Paul revealed the inner well-being of his heart as a servant of the Lord. He has experienced the Lord’s strength and comfort. He was not in despair despite the trouble and perplexing state of his environment and predicament serving the Lord. He speaks of the troubles that seemed to come from every angle possibly contrived. It may be mind-boggling to him, he felt perplexed yet he will not let his heart to sink into discouragement. He encouraged himself in the Lord.
When Job was plagued with grievous calamities in consecutive succession, it was perplexing. A mysterious evil has befallen him. He was helpless in his predicament to escape the damages that he has to bear. It seemed at once unbearable and yet he was not in despair. His life was grounded in God’s care for him.