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2 Corinthians 4:8-11 - God Can Use Dark Times for Good.

2 Corinthians 4:8-11 (NLT) We are pressed on 
every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We 
are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 9 We 
are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We 
get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. 10 
Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in 
the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may 
also be seen in our bodies. 11 Yes, we live under 
constant danger of death because we serve Jesus, so 
that the life of Jesus will be evident in our 
dying bodies.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   None of us are exempt from suffering, 
loneliness, discouragement, or unjust criticism. Why? 
   Because those are things Jesus 
experienced, and we need to experience them too for God 
to develop the character of Christ in us. 
   Does this mean God causes tragedies? No. 
God is good, and he will not cause evil or do 
evil. But God can use dark and stressful times 
like these for good. He can use our current 
troubles to teach us to trust him, to show us how to 
help others, and to draw us closer to other 
believers. 
   The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but 
we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not 
driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never 
abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not 
destroyed (NLT). 
   So, what should you do when youre 
going through difficult times? 
   First, refuse to be discouraged. Then, 
remember God is with you. Finally, rely on Gods 
protection and guidance. 
   Gods light shines even in the darkest 
shadows. [Daily Devotional by Rick Warren: 
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

Acts 14:22b - Tribulation for Entrance to 
the Kingdom:  

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20150624-2038.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657