2 Corinthians 4:17 ‘For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;’

.Daily Reading;  Colossians 1:24-2:19; Ezekiel 27-28; Isaiah 54

Boxers excel in a fight if they have previously spent time in the gym, devoting themselves to training. If they have never had any training, during a fight, their brain shuts off and human instinct takes over.  And human instinct is terrible at effective hand to hand combat.  As humans, naturally, our brain wants to keep our head away from danger, so it keeps the head as far from danger as possible. So in a fight  a boxer who has not  been well trained will find himself following only his instincts as his body just automatically reacts, throwing random arm punches at inopportune moments. This could cause him to lose the fight. A boxer who wants to win will subject  himself to proper training . And  one of the best ways  a boxer trains  is by spending time in a sparring session, which tries to reflect the actual fighting conditions the boxer will face in the ring. The purpose is to improve the boxer’s current abilities and help him learn new skills. Sparring is the most important exercise available for boxers. It is the fight before the real fight. It is essential to sharpen skills and develop true fight shape conditioning.

In this month we have spent time in the sparring room of prayer. We have been trained and prepare. The things we passed through now, have trained us to be stronger for our tomorrow. This is why James 1:2-6 tells us to consider it pure joy, whenever we face fiery trials. The fire is not meant to burn us but to purify us, so that after we have been tried we  can come forth as gold.  We are God’s army and God has to train His troops. Paul tells us to endure hardship as true soldiers of Christ. This is why we do not  lose heart. Though outwardly it may seem we are perishing, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. We are being strengthened, we are being made stronger. For our light and momentary afflictions are achieving for us a far more eternal weight of glory.

2 Corinthians 4:17 says  ‘For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;’

In other words,  after the trial, greater rewards are coming. After the tests come our testimonies. After the rain comes the sunshine. In all that we go through, God works behind the scenes to ensure that it all works out for our good. We are therefore encouraged not to become weary in well doing, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Having come to the end of the month of August we must realize indeed  that we have passed through training for reigning. it has been a spiritually taxing month as we spent much time in fervent prayers, but it is also a month that has prepared us for the exceeding weight of glory about to come upon us. Be rest assured that our prayers have not been in vain. Surely there is a reward for them that diligently seek God, and in this season your reward will never elude you in Jesus Name.

Get ready! God is set to give you, eye-popping, ear-tingling, mind-blowing blessings. . We therefore praise God at this time,  trusting that He is working out His perfect plan for us. And as we watch for the coming glory, we remain thankful, for this is God’s will for us in  Christ Jesus.[1 Thess. 5:16-18]

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to be thankful always. I know You are working out your perfect will in my life. I know I shall see Your exceeding glory soon manifested in my life in Jesus Name.

QUOTE

Praise always guarantees you power for a raise, learning to praise God in season and out of season is key to fulfilling destiny. – WORDBITE 222..