There is nothing, naturally speaking, that makes us lose heart quicker than decay — the decay of bodily beauty, of natural life, of friendship, of associations, all these things make a man lose heart; but Paul says when we are trusting in Jesus Christ these things do not find us discouraged, light comes through them.
-- Oswald Chambers, "Place of Help"
(16) Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. (17) For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory...
-- 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 (NKJV)
(16) That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day. (17) Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine.
-- 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 (GWT)
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"Discouraged" seems more meaningful than "lose heart." We shouldn't do either -- we've read the last chapter of the Book!
Amen, Martin. I pray he will help me to see the holy light and encouragement even in the midst of human darkness and discouragement.
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