At Times Overwhelmed

Paul says, “We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life,” you know things must have been really awful. He doesn’t tell us the exact circumstances, but even Paul was completely overwhelmed by the situation. There is no doubt about the choice Paul made when he was overwhelmed. He threw himself onto God and relied on God to deliver. And he did deliver, and Paul knew that he would continue to do so (1:10). What a courageous and powerful call by Paul. But it is a call that you too will probably have to make at times if you are to persevere as a follower of Jesus and finish well. May God give you strength as you need it.