So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.” vss. 6-7
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Paul told the people in the Corinth house church that when he died he would be at home with the Lord. He’s not alone in expressing that sentiment. In fact, there are many among us who believe the same thing. Like Paul they have lived in their bodies for a lifetime, and some are quite comfortable with that life. They enjoy it and would prefer that it would last forever. Of course we know that this isn’t possible–there will be an ending to our life in the flesh. Now some people, those who believe only what they see, tell us that beyond this life, there is nothing. They say, “When you are dead, you’re dead, and that’s it!” But those who are in Christ Jesus disagree. Like Paul, because they live by faith and not by sight, they are confident that life in Christ continues, and one day they will have a new home. That type of confidence is amazing, and because it doesn’t depend on sight, it sustains us through every kind of trial and tribulation. Now it’s true that through most of our years we don’t give much thought to what might be coming next. But when our bodies falter, and we lose a step or two, what a blessing it is when confidence comes to visit…and stays.
Thought for the Day: What’s my confidence level?
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