June 20, 2009
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2 Corinthians 4 (Amplified Bible)
3 But even if our Gospel (the glad tidings) also be hidden (obscured and covered up with a veil that hinders the knowledge of God), it is hidden [only] to those who are perishing and obscured [only] to those who are spiritually dying and veiled [only] to those who are lost.
4 For the god of this world has blinded the unbelievers’ minds [that they should not discern the truth], preventing them from seeing the illuminating light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ (the Messiah), Who is the Image and Likeness of God.
5 For what we preach is not ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your servants (slaves) for Jesus’ sake.
6 For God Who said, Let light shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts so as [to beam forth] the Light for the illumination of the knowledge of the majesty and glory of God [as it is manifest in the Person and is revealed] in the face of Jesus Christ (the Messiah).
7 However, we possess this precious treasure [the divine Light of the Gospel] in [frail, human] vessels of earth, that the grandeur and exceeding greatness of the power may be shown to be from God and not from ourselves.
8 We are hedged in (pressed) on every side [troubled and oppressed in every way], but not cramped or crushed; we suffer embarrassments and are perplexed and unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair;
9 We are pursued (persecuted and hard driven), but not deserted [to stand alone]; we are struck down to the ground, but never struck out and destroyed;
10 Always carrying about in the body the liability and exposure to the same putting to death that the Lord Jesus suffered, so that the [resurrection] life of Jesus also may be shown forth by and in our bodies.
11 For we who live are constantly [experiencing] being handed over to death for Jesus’ sake, that the [resurrection] life of Jesus also may be evidenced through our flesh which is liable to death.
12 Thus death is actively at work in us, but [it is in order that
our] life [may be actively at work] in you.
13 Yet we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, I have believed, and therefore have I spoken. We too believe, and therefore we speak,
14 Assured that He Who raised up the Lord Jesus will raise us up also with Jesus and bring us [along] with you into His presence.
Lord Spirit do not lead me some of the time or most of the time but I surrender to your lead all the time , Let me oh Father walk in your will and way without stoping . Let your love be mine as if your very heart be planted in me to pour out as you will and in your wisdom not mine, may your thoughts replace mine and transform me into the spiritual image of your Son my Christ so to live in Jesus everlasting! Thank You! Amen!
Comments (1)
Hi Barry! Praise God.
Thanks for your comments on my blog, i am encouraged by them. Its Sunday morning here and this post has served as scripture for the day! Its so amazing that everytime we read the scriptures something new strikes us, a new revelation, a new meaning etc. I am a big fan of Amplified Bible. A friend of mine who had come from Singapore with a mission team gifted me a copy about 3 years ago. Sometimes certain things get a bit repetitive, especially where verses are repeated in Bible, but Amplified Bible does help in better understanding. Thanks for sharing this scripture.
4. For the god of this world has blinded the unbelievers’ minds
No doubt about it, the veil of deception has blinded the people. They just refuse to see or acknowledge the truth, even if they know deep inside that there is power in the name of Jesus. We see such attitudes around us all the time. Talk about false religions and false pride. I guess only prayers (with burden) and God can tear down the veil of deception.
Have a blessed weekend.
Sunny