by Grace Grenade | Apr 29, 2022 | Daily Grace
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us” (2 Corinthians 4:7). When we have something valuable we place it where it is safe and protected. We park expensive cars in locked garages. We store jewelry... 
by Grace Grenade | Apr 28, 2022 | Daily Grace
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:18). The good news is that this change is permanent and makes us more... 
by Grace Grenade | Apr 27, 2022 | Daily Grace
“You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone” (2 Corinthians 3:2). Paul had been accused by his adversaries of self-commendation. He did write this letter as a defense against personal attacks. Yet, he explained that he didn’t need... 
by Grace Grenade | Apr 26, 2022 | Daily Grace
“Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God” (2 Corinthians 2:17). The apostle Paul recognized that there are some wrong motivations connected with sharing the... 
by Grace Grenade | Apr 25, 2022 | Daily Grace
But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere” (2 Corinthians 2:14). Paul was referring to the Roman triumphal procession. They had mastered the art of...