We are at the close of this chapter and are looking ahead for more revelation of the secret things of Deuteronomy 29:29 and the mysteries of Matthew 13:11, which is from Psalm 25:8-9, 14 to reveal but a few of the nuggets of the kingdom, as a pearl within each of us.
2Corinthians 4:13-15, 16-18 "We having(G2192) the same spirit of faith, according as it is written (in Psalm 116:10), "I believed, and therefore have I spoken;" we also believe, and therefore speak; Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus (Hosea 6:1-3), and shall present us with you. For all things are for your (humanity's) sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory(G1391) of God.
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal." (KJV)
2Corinthians 4:13-15, 16-18 "Since we have(G2192) the same spirit of faith according to what has been written (in Psalm 116:10), "I believed, and so I spoke," we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus (Hosea 6:1-3) and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your (humanity's) sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory(G1391) of God.
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." (ESV)
2Corinthians 4:13-15, 16-18 "We [1,G2192]echo the exact same spirit of faith David had when he wrote Psalm 116:10, "I believe and so I speak!" We too believe and so we speak! Our persuasion is our conversation. (The word [1,G2192] echo, means to hold or to embrace. Paul quotes David here from Psalm 116:10; sometimes one's soul wants to gallop away into distraction like a horse; David speaks to and reminds himself to, "Return, Oh my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you!" [RSV] "I believe, and so I speak!" GOD's bountiful dealings with us in Christ is our only valid rest; Sabbath celebrations perfection! And remember GOD does not employ circumstances to teach us something! The finished work of Christ teaches us; his work on the cross rescued us All!) This resurrection life we now enjoy in Jesus fully includes you. Whatever we go through in the gospel is to advantage for you! We live for you! As grace abounds in more and more people so does the volume of gratitude in the accomplished mission of Jesus break through the sound barrier to exhibit the [1,G1391]heart of GOD. (The word, [1,G1391 from G1380] doxa, means glory, which is from (G1380) dokeo, meaning intent opinion, the heart dream of GOD is his image and likeness redeemed in his humanity.)
We have much reason to be brave! There might be a lot of wear and tear on the outside; but don't be distracted by that! On the inside we are celebrating daily revival! [this a far cry from the religious worlds revival's, they do not compare!] We are fully engaged in an exceedingly superior reality; the extent and [1]weight of this glory makes any degree of suffering vanish into insignificance! The suffering is fleeting and ever so slight by comparison to the weight and enduring effect of this glory we participate in for all eternity [Matthew 11:28-30, both the question and the promise]. (In Hebrew the word (H3519) כָּבוֹד kâbôd, means weight - this is also the word for glory - Paul reflects on this weight as the standard measure of everything that is the true currency of life. Paul reasons that by comparison, any size contradiction is dwarfed into insignificance and appears ever so slight when positioned against the enormity of this weight of glory that dwells within us.) We are not keeping any score of what seems so obvious to the senses on the surface; it is fleeting and irrelevant; it is the unseen eternal realm within us which has our full attention and captivates our gaze! (Look at John 1:18, "Until this moment GOD remained invisible to humanity; now the [1,G3439]authentic begotten Son, ( 1 [G3439 from G3441 and G1096], monogenes , begotten only of GOD ) the blueprint of humanity's design who represents the innermost being of GOD, the Son who is in the bosom of the Father, brings him into full view! He is the [2,G1834]official authority qualified to announce GOD! He is our guide who accurately declares and interprets the invisible GOD within us. (Official guide, [2, G1834 from G1537 and G2233] eksegesato, to lead, is from G1537, ek, a preposition denoting source, and G2233, hegeomia, the strengthened form of G71, ago, to lead as a Shepherd leads his sheep; thus hegeomai means to be officially appointed in a position of authority.
2Corinthians 3:18, "The days of window-shopping are over! In him every face is unveiled." In gazing with wonder at the blueprint likeness of GOD displayed in human form, we suddenly realize that we are looking at ourselves! Every feature of his image in mirrored in us! This is most radical transformation engineering by the Spirit of the LORD; we are led from an inferior mind-set to the revealed endorsement of our authentic identity.) (The Mirror)
Well the LORD does not fail a promise no not one when we realize that we, come to our true selves, and know that we are One. May the LORD being this about within each one of you.
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