Day 298 – 2 Corinthians 10–13, Psalm 100

At this point, Paul is still in Macedonia, preparing to visit Corinth soon. His heart is full of love for the believers, though he’s also worried that they are listening to false teachers who question his authority. He writes with honesty and care, wanting them to see that true strength comes from living humbly with God’s power.

In 2 Corinthians 10, Paul writes with gentle firmness to the believers in Corinth. Some people had been criticizing him, saying he was bold in his letters but weak in person. Paul explains that his confidence comes from God, not from human strength. He reminds them that followers of Jesus fight with spiritual weapons, not with anger or pride. Real power is shown through humility and obedience to God.

In 2 Corinthians 11, Paul warns the church to stay faithful to Jesus and not be fooled by false teachers. He shares the many hardships he has faced—beatings, hunger, shipwrecks, sleepless nights—all to show how deeply he loves them and how committed he is to God’s calling. His story reminds us that real love often looks like endurance, not comfort.

In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about a “thorn in his flesh,” something that made him feel weak. When he asked God to take it away, God said, “My grace is enough for you.” Paul learned that his weakness made space for God’s strength to shine through. It’s a powerful reminder that God doesn’t always remove our challenges, but He always gives us the grace to face them.

In 2 Corinthians 13, Paul encourages the believers to grow in faith, to support one another, and to live in peace. He closes his letter with a warm blessing: “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

In Psalm 100, we are invited to come before God with joyful hearts. It reminds us that we belong to Him, and His love lasts forever. Worship becomes a way of saying thank you for His never-ending goodness.