II Corinthians 4

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us” (7). God chooses to shine the glorious light o Jesus in and through us, fragile “jars of clay”. We can live confidently, knowing He is with us, yet we still experience the bumps and bruises of human life. “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed” (8-9).

Because Jesus has given us himself, our hope is secure even through troubles. “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day” (16).