2 Corinthians 4:1-6

2 Corinthians 4:1-6

New International Version (NIV)

4 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.

God's mercy is the way that I can avoid discouragement.  Relying and trusting in Him.

² Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

I keep no secrets and live an open life before God and his people.  This does not mean that I air all my dirty secrets and private sin to the world.  But I do have accountability partners that know what I struggle with and I don't pretend to have it all together.

³ And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. ⁴ The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. ⁵ For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. ⁶ For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

When I am rejected for my faith or for the message of God, I feel sorry for them.  Many may be blinded by Satan and it is not ME they are rejecting but Jesus Christ. My job is to shine and let this world see what Christ has done in my life.  It's not a number game of "how many".  It's a life of obedience and faithfulness to the opportunities provided.

God Bless.