2 Corinthians 1:12, The Testimony of Our Conscience

2 Corinthians 1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

The Apostle Paul acknowledged the gospel work in his lifetime was done through the ardent prayers of the saints who supported his ministry. He relied on their prayers. He simply presented his prayer request to them and their prayers were answered by God making possible the exploits of the gospel mission.

There is a simple reliance upon God for all matters and prayer was made and God’s guidance and presence and power were evident. A reality he testified in hindsight. It was all by the grace of God. If God has not blessed, there would have been no progress. He defended his ministry that it is not done by fleshly wisdom. He did not use his own wisdom to accomplish God’s work. It was God’s leading all through the journey.

Thank God an enlighted conscience made sensitive by the fear of God and by God’s irresistible grace. Amen.