Pressed but not crushed.



2 Cor. 4:8–11

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body.

"They just don't make 'em like they used to." You couldn't destroy those old cell phones — no matter how hard you tried.

The Christian is indestructible. Death and persecution press in on every side, but the pressure will not win.

Because Jesus was already crushed in your place. You carry his death with you.

No matter the challenge you face to your life or health, you are sustained by Christ.

When have you witnessed Jesus’ strength showing through your weakness?

 

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