Chapel – Injury

Chapel – Injury

1 – The recent injuries we have experienced serve to remind us of a very important truth.

·      It’s stated very well in II Corinthians 4:7-10 (read the text).

·      We are possessed of a great treasure (being made in the image of God).

·      This is even truer if we belong to Christ (the very life of God resides in us).

·      That is treasure of the highest order.

·      We have this treasure in jars of clay.

o   People are fragile – some physically, some mentally, some psychologically, etc…

·      All this is no surprise to God.

o   Part of the human condition – no one is Superman.

o   We all need help.

·      The result is that when people see power in our lives – they see the presence of God more than they see us.

2 – How do we handle this treasure carried in a fragile vessel?

·      We’re afflicted, but not crushed.

·      We’re perplexed, but not despairing.

·      We’re struck down, but not destroyed.

·      We’re outwardly battered, but inwardly victorious!

·      That is the attitude which battles through injury and illness.

3 – Press through momentary setbacks and strongly pursue your goals.

4 – This team has a great treasure carried in the hearts of regular people like us.  Let’s display great power today and let the watching world stand back in wonder.