2 Corinthians 1:8-11
8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. 9 Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, 10 who delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us, 11 you also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the gift granted to us through many.
8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. 9 Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, 10 who delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us, 11 you also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the gift granted to us through many.
The apostles gave all at all costs to minister the gospel, often with great opposition and violence. These things weighed down on them as they labored with the souls in darkness they were bringing the light of God in the face of Jesus Christ to. What they learned was that even when life seemed to be lost at any moment, God delivered them, and they could trust Him in all things. We have been delivered from His wrath on our sin and disobedience, and are continually delivered from it afterwards as well. This is a reason to pray for each other, especially those in the front lines, not only to be kept but also to bring glory to God as we thank Him for all He does and allows. We are set free from death and given eternal life, so the troubles we have here can only be turned to praise in His good and sovereign hands.
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