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April 10
PRESS ON, DON’T GIVE UP

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.”

     The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Commentary says, the minister (or believer) may be troubled on every side, but God's power saves him from distress. 
     "Troubled" means to be pressed, squeezed, oppressed, hedged in, pressured.
     "Distressed" means to be kept in a narrow, cramped place; to be crushed.
     "On every side" means in every imaginable way and place and occasion.
     The minister experiences all kinds of trouble and pressure. He sometimes feels as though he is pressured and troubled beyond what he can bear. It is as though a heavy weight is pressing in upon him and about to crush him. But then God steps in and saves him from being distressed and crushed. The presence and power of God sustains His dear minister.
     The minister (or believer) may be perplexed, but God's power saves him from despair.
     "Perplexed" means to be at a loss, to be doubting, not knowing, questioning, wondering which way to go, what to do, what to say. It means being perplexed and unable to find an answer.
     "Despair" means to be hopeless, to have no confidence or assurance, to be without any sense of security.
     The minister is often perplexed, not understanding why this or that happened, what should be done or said, how the situation should be handled, and on and on. Sometimes situations become so puzzling that he is almost stymied and the threat of despair faces him. There is the danger that his confidence and assurance will be shaken. But again, the presence and power of God steps in and saves the minister from despair. God gives him hope and stirs his confidence and shows him the way out. God never allows him to be overcome by despair.
    Press on dear child of God, He will never let you down!