But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body. So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12 (NIV)
We know what it’s like to feel pressed from every side. Our stories are all different, but we know our own versions of despair and abandonment. But the death we feel waging war on our bodies, minds, souls is not the end of the story!
Love wins!
We carry within us this greatest Love — the One who died so we could live, the One who compels us to die to ourselves so others can also live. This Love is the strength that carries us when we don’t think we can go another step. He’s the path that shows us where to go when nothing makes sense. Love — God — lives within us, and He wants to show Himself to those around us, to the world, through our imperfectness, so others can see Him clearly.
Let’s love as He loved us — generously, keeping in mind that the treasure of His love is meant to be shared.
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Mary Hood says
Love wins because love won!!! Thank you!
Becky Keife says
Yes!
Krista C. says
Such victory and joy we have because of the love of Jesus.
Thank you for this encouraging word today!
Becky Keife says
It’s so essential to remember and rehearse the truth!
Janet Williams says
Amen \0/
Becky Keife says
Rachel Collier says
So very POWERFUL!!!
And encouraging!!!
Just what is needed ~ & perfect timing.
Thank You!!!
Becky Keife says
God is always so kind in His timing! We’re so glad this encouraged you today.
Dawn Ferguson-Little says
Death was swallowed up by Jesus on the cross so as those who believe can live again. That is good to know. So we nothing to fear about what happens when we die if we believe and are saved. As the love of God wins. As God loved us so much he sent his only son to die for us. No greater love is this. We see this in Famous verse John 3 v 16. Thank you for today reading it speaks volumes. Plus thank you God for you love for us. We read in 1 Timothy 2 3&4 it says ” For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour who desires all men saved and come to the knowledge of truth”. That why God sent his only son to Calvary to die for all mankind. I say Amen to that. Love Dawn Ferguson-Little xx
Becky Keife says
Blessings to you, Dawn.