2 Corinthians 4-6

It took me about 15 minutes to read this passage. Paul's first words in chapter 4 set the foundation for many things in our lives. I seldom equate mercy as the seed for courage. But that is what Paul says. So all of the mercy that God pours into our life, through Christ's sacrifice, can keep us from discouragement. It can simultaneously fill us with courage. We need rescue from discouragement because often the tasks God assigns us seem fruitless for long periods of time. But God's mercies can allow us to see past the present doldrums, and into the abundant harvest that He has prepared for us to receive; sometimes in this life, but always in eternity.
Stuart