1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:
3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving
4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— 6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Questions
What does the passage say? / What is happening in the text?
How does this impact me?/ What is significant or noteworthy?
What does this mean in my life?/ What does this mean to me?
2 Responses
Wow there is so much good stuff in these verses! I love the reminder of God’s faithfulness in the context of holding us as we wait hopefullly for His return. Life is hard and complicated and we often lose sight of what God is doing in our lives. For me this is such an important reminder as I am about to graduate and have no clue where I am going to be in a month. God is faithful and I can rest in Him knowing He is carrying me through until I’m home or He returns.
“Called into fellowship with His Son…” Therefore, “Be still and know” Him!