Author Archives: L. Lyden

The thorn Because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7 I think most of us are familiar with Paul’s “thorn in the flesh.”  Scholars, ministers and preachers have tried forContinue reading “October 5, 2021”

Weak made strong “And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”  2 Corinthians 12:9 I know I spend a lot of time writing about ourContinue reading “October 4th, 2021”

Push through affliction If I must boast, I would rather boast about the things that show how weak I am. 2 Corinthians 11:30 I had a headache, and it was a bad one.  I woke up that morning with it and couldn’t seem to shake it off before I was to go serve that evening. Continue reading “October 3, 2021”

Revelation knowledge I may be unskilled as a speaker, but I’m not lacking in revelation knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every possible way. 2 Corinthians 11:6 I don’t have a public speaking platform and I am not a skilled orator, but I do have words that God has put into myContinue reading “October 2, 2021”

 Compared to others For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.  2 Corinthians 10:12 Do you compare yourself to others around you?  Do you look at some and say “I wish I were that goodContinue reading “October 1, 2021”

Be the same with all                      Such people should realize that what we are in our letters when we are absent, we will be in our actions when we are present.  2 Corinthians 10:11 I may be taking some liberties with this scripture, but I believe the premise is the same.  Paul said in today’s passageContinue reading “September 30,2021”

Cast down arguments For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, by casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5 Our minds are a battlefield andContinue reading “September 29, 2021”

Live above the line We are sending a team in order to avoid any criticism over how we handle this wonderfully generous gift, for we intend to do what is right and we are totally open both to the Lord’s inspection and to man’s. 2 Corinthians 8:20 & 21 Wow!  In this passage, Paul goesContinue reading “September 28, 2021”

Abundant Grace “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.”  2 Corinthians 9:8 Grace is a wonderful thing!  It is through God’s grace that we are saved by our faith. (Eph. 2:8) God gives graceContinue reading “September 27, 2021”

Giving “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”   2 Corinthians 9:7 Giving is a subject that a lot of churches are uncomfortable talking about.  Since I don’t have anything to gain or lose by talking about it, I want toContinue reading “September 26, 2021”