God’s presence and power is not a distant hope to be fulfilled “someday”–Now is the time of favor, and today is the day of salvation!
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Scripture
2 Corinthians 6:2
“For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; now is the day of salvation.”
Observation
These words which Paul quoted were first penned by the prophet Isaiah, in Isa. 49:8. God is promising to fulfill his plan in the life of Isaiah, to bring his people back to him–and prophetically speaking forward to the time of Christ. Paul shows that through the power of Christ’s redemption, we also enter into this promise of divine help and salvation.
God’s presence and power is not a distant hope to be fulfilled “someday”–Now is the time of favor, and today is the day of salvation!
Application
This passage is such an inspiration and encouragement to me! The confidence of knowing that God hears me, cares about me, and helps me, gives me the confidence to walk forward when the path is unclear. His salvation is here today, accessible to me and actively at work in my life. His favor is upon me, His purpose at work within me. God has invited me to become a part of His story, which spans from the beginning of time, through the days of Isaiah and Paul, and His story continues on in and through my life today.
Prayer
God, thank you for your presence and power in my life! Thank you for the certainty of your favor and salvation. Thank you for the privilege of becoming a part of your story here on earth today.
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