Sorrowful, Yet Always Rejoicing (2 Cor. 6:1-13) [Jay Thomas]

Sorrowful yet always rejoicing. Really?!? Really. That was Paul's song. That is the pastor's song; the kid's ministry team's song; the song of the elder and deacon. That is the song for every Christian who wants to be ALL IN with Jesus. To be of the kingdom means rejection, slander, betrayal, and general hardship. That is rough. It brings real sorrow as we experience our earthly lives taken from us, often unjustly. But, in the crown/crown story, our earthly dying lead to heavenly living and increased glories. Paul defends himself based on that theo-logic. And my friend, that is your defense, too. If you are experiencing sorrow yet more sorrows, this text is for you. It reminds you that sorrows for Jesus bring you to Jesus himself, where you find exceeding joys in the Savior.