Struck Down, But Not Destroyed

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed". 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

God did not promise us that in this life we'll never face trials and challenges. The moment we are born into this world, we can't run away from all the challenges of life. Even though God did not promise a smooth journey in life but He did promise that He will be with us, as the Lord says "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41: 10. The path that you're taking right now may seem to be a long route, but take heart He who created the world is with you.

If you continue to stay in your faith, no matter what comes your way, nothing can overwhelm you because He is upholding you with His righteous right hand. Nothing can snatch you from His loving gripping hand. Life may be unpredictable and difficult but definitely you'll never face it alone and you'll walk victoriously, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed". 2 Corinthians 4:8-9.

Let me tell you the fact of life in detail through this verse, "We are pressed on every side, but not crushed" means, we'll have troubles and challenges all around us but we're not defeated. "Perplexed, but not in despair", means there are times in life many of us will come to a dead-end when hard times strike us and we often don't know what to do. The verse tells us even if we do not know what to do during hard times but we should not give up our hope. We need to press on knowing that He holds you in the palm of His hand. Surely the Lord will deliver you.

"Persecuted, but not abandoned", the verse confirmed that even if you go through persecution or oppression because of your love for the Lord and to be in the truth, you'll never be alone. The mighty God will not abandon or leave you alone. "Struck down, but not destroyed", sometimes hurting can come in many forms to break our hearts and to tear us to pieces but the Word of God says we are not destroyed.

Halleluiah! I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love because the Lord has promised us that, "I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." If He is with us, who and what can go against us? Nothing can touch you, for you're perfectly covered by the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ and you're sealed by His Holy Spirit. So be still and know that God is with you and He is for you. God raised the Lord Jesus from death and we know that God will also raise us with the Lord Jesus and bring us out victoriously.