Now Is The Day Of Salvation
As we work together with him, we urge you also
not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, “At an acceptable time I
have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you.” See, now is
the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! We are putting no
obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but
as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: through great
endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments,
riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; by purity, knowledge, patience,
kindness, holiness of spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of
God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in
honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors,
and yet are true; as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying and see – we are
alive; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as
poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet
possessing everything.
We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our
heart is wide open to you. There is no restriction in our affections, but only
in yours. In return – I speak as to children – open wide your hearts also.
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Living large in today’s
world means living it up. Taking the best vacations,
having the best cars, etc. Living large, in that context, does not bring
true purpose or satisfaction. Followers of Jesus Christ are to live large in a
different way, as seen in the example of the apostle Paul and of his co-worker
Timothy.
A large-hearted person shows his affection with
his words and actions – freely and generously. As believers, live large today
and freely welcome and embrace others in love.
They do not truly love who
do not show their love.
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