2 Corinthians 4:7 · KJV

"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

⁶For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

⁷But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

⁸We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

⁹Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

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Devotional Reflection

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Even though there are many talented and successful Christians in the world today, they are just vehicles for God's message of grace, hope, and power. We should never pay attention to the way the message is sent. Instead, the most important thing is that the messenger always tells the truth, no matter what, so that the message can be seen without being distorted. God's power, not our own, is what keeps us alive. We are just tools in the Lord's hands.

Prayer

Thank you, mighty and gracious God, for using me as Your partner in the work of grace to minister to others. I pray that my service will better enable them to appreciate the splendor of the truth and grace that Your Son provided for us. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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