It’s more than you can bear, but he’s giving you a story to share.
There’s an adage that floats around, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” From stories throughout the bible, and specifically from the story in 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, we know that this simply isn’t true. Here the Apostle Paul recounts the story of suffering he experienced which was far greater than he could endure on his own. Through his suffering, Paul’s faith and reliance on God was strengthened. And God is glorified when the story of Paul’s suffering and God’s deliverance is shared with others. Paul teaches us that if we will trust God with our story—no matter how dark it is—He can use it to bring praise, honor, and glory to Jesus.
Homework
Ask God which of your comforts are for someone else
Scream your sufferings at God
Start telling your story
Song Recommendation: Rattle! by Elevation Worship
Book Recommendation: A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
Verse for the Week: 2 Corinthians 1:9
Worship Songs
Never Lost
Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, and Tiffany Hammer
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, and Salomon Ligthelm
Tremble
Andres Figueroa, Hank Bentley, Mariah McManus, Mia Fieldes, and Priscilla Houle
