2 Corinthians 4:1; We Faint Not
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. (2 Cor. 4:1-2 KJV)
The Apostle Paul praised the sustaining grace of God in the work of the ministry. He attributed it to the mercy of God. He deserved God’s condemnation and yet God did not count his sins to his account. He was mercifully forgiven. He recalled how he was a blasphemer. He was struck blind and could have remained blind. God sent Ananias to restore his sight. And given him eternal life, divine grace and power for service. Since then, he experienced the forgiveness of sins and the presence of God to bless and keep him. He was able to testify how he and his co-workers faint not because they have committed their lives to God’s care.
This is our privilege as God’s children, we faint not because God is our ready helper. The psalmist testified of his confidence for a new day in Psalm 16. He did not wander off from God’s commandments but was obedient to the truth. He will not allow faithless thoughts to derail him in his walk. He understood the sovereign care of God in his life.
KJV Psalm 16:1<Michtam of David.> Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. 4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. 5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. (Ps. 16:1-11 KJV)
He testifies that he has experienced the care of God, his heart is glad. He has seen the glory of God sustaining him like a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night for the Israelites in the wilderness. Therefore, in this new day, he shall rest in hope. May the Lord strengthen you in this new day. Amen.