01-01-08 A New You Everyday 2 Corinthians 4:16, 17

2 Corinthians 4:16, 17 (NAS)
Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

2 Corinthians 4:16, 17 (Philips)
This is the reason why we never lose heart. The outward man does indeed suffer wear and tear, but every day the inward man receives fresh strength. These little troubles (which are really so transitory) are winning for us a permanent, glorious and solid reward out of all proportion to our pain.

2 Corinthians 4:16, 17 (NLT)
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are quite small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever!

The kingdom of darkness will use any means available to rob you of your faith in God's word. One weapon that the enemy employs is to simply bring you to a state of weariness and exhaustion. Although these tactics are troublesome and can cause you injury and destruction, they can only ultimately be used against your outer, physical body, which is destined to perish.

However, your soul, your inner man is free from this corruption and depravity. Daily it is being made new, gaining strength and vigor. Your soul is always made fresh, as if it has been reborn daily; it is unused and not worn with age. Your new life is unprecedented, novel, and uncommon.

Therefore, if you are experiencing pressure, oppression, tribulation, and affliction, you should realize that it will only last for a short, brief moment of time. Although you may feel hard pressed and troubled, these wounds, according to Adonai, are light and small. They will accomplish exceedingly more for you than you could ever imagine. They will cause you to excel and through them you will experience more of God's glory. These earthly trials are really preparing you for eternity.