2 Corinthians 13
Today's Scripture

As Paul closes his letter to the Corinthians, he gives final warnings and instructions--pointing out that though we are weak, in Christ we can be strong. Paul has been teaching them and exhorting them, answering charges against his apostleship, and now he instructs them not to fail the test of following Christ--and that they will see that he is following in the path of truth. When he comes to see them, he wants to use his authority in Christ to build them up, not to tear them down.

That is a good reminder for teachers and parents--that sometimes we have to use our authority to correct our children, but our goal is to be building them up. As we go about our lives and interact with people who may be under our authority, let us seek to encourage rather than discourage--to have Christ's love and light shining through us.

We should strive to be of one mind and live in peace. And let's remember Paul's benediction in this letter: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (v 14, NIV)
- posted by Suzi @ 4:27 AM