2 Corinthians 5

This whole chapter is really summed up in verse 7 when Paul states, "For we walk by faith, not by sight." He begins by speaking about not caring if our possessions and life on earth is destroyed because we have the promise of a heavenly home. In fact, in looking ahead to that home, we groan in our spirit, longing for the day we can enjoy the place God has prepared for us. Always laboring that we may be accepted of him—verse 9.

He goes on to speak about the love of Christ and being witnesses about the salvation. Verse 11 says "Therefore, being conscious of fearing the Lord with respect and reverence, we seek to win people over." (Amplified) How can we not see that this is what we are striving for as a church, as the redeemed? This should definitely be our mind set as we endeavor to witness through Bible Studies as implored by our leadership. It should be our goal in the steering committee meeting for this to be the core of all our intentions.

What happens when we enjoy the love of Christ? Verse 17 says "Therefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (KJV) Our plan is formulated by being conscious of fearing the Lord, our lives reflect the new creature status which is the greatest witnessing tool we have—our own testimony.

Men, let's take the vision of our Pastor and be the ambassadors Paul talked about in verse 20 for Christ and pray that the lost are "reconciled to God." 

God Bless you all,

Tim Jacobs