READ: 2CORINTHIANS2:1-16
Today, we
have to join Paul the Apostle to ask a crucial question: “For we are to God the fragrance
of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To
the one we are the aroma of death to death, and to the other the aroma of life
to life. And who is sufficient for these things?” (2 Corinthians
2:15-16). Who among us can claim that he is able to do all that we have stated
above? Who is able to be obedient and faithful unto death? Who is really
sufficient for these things? Paul gives us the answer in 2 Corinthians 3:5, “Not
that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from
ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God.” Because our sufficiency is
of God, we are to draw strength from Him. Ephesians 6:10 says: “Finally,
my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” If
we draw our strength from the Lord, we shall receive the ability to face life’s
situations. You have to rely on God because you cannot do these things on your
own accord. If you rely on Him and draw your strength from Him, you will be
amazed when you are able to do certain things you never thought possible. You
will, along with this, discover that obedience is very easy. The Lord Himself
will hold your hand and continue to lead you on. What must you do to get Him
hold your hand? What must you do to get Him be your strength and dwell in you?
The answer is found in 1 Peter 1:15-16: “But as He who called you is holy, you also be
holy in all your conduct, because it is written, Be holy, for I am holy.” Holiness will attract God to you. Holiness
will also lead to fellowship with God and agreement with Him. Amos 3:3 says: “Can
two walk together, unless they are agreed?” The moment you realise that
you cannot succeed without God’s assistance, you will fully understand why you
should pray without ceasing. You can become a recipient of God’s sufficiency
through prayer. The more you pray the more of God’s sufficiency you will
experience in all areas of your life.
MEMORIZE:
2CORINTHIANS3:5–Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as
being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God.
