2 Corinthians 11:26-31

In this reading plan, Dr. Tony Evans explains three truths from Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth that believers should know and understand so they can praise God as the God of comfort even in their seasons of affliction.

In today’s world it’s easy to be anxious about the future, isn’t it. Where are we headed? What’s going to happen? Where is God in all this? The good news is that God is not surprised by where we find ourselves, and He has a GOOD PLAN for your future! Stick with Him and you’ll come out on top, and be a shining light to the people around you.

There's no doubt about it; if you're alive, you will experience suffering. Perhaps you're in a time of suffering right now and feel as though God has disappeared. Maybe you're questioning why God allows suffering at all. Take heart; God walks with you through your darkest valley and gives you His fatherly comfort. He knows what you're experiencing and promises great gain and future glory when you suffer.

God has created us to do life together; He knows life is hard and that we need encouragement. God has promised that there’s a day coming when life won’t be hard anymore. He gives us each other to remind us not to lose heart when we’re grieving sin and sadness. So, let’s not wait until tomorrow. Let’s make the most of the opportunities we’re given to encourage each other “as long as it’s called today”. Don't lose heart. Join me in this four-day reading plan. -Steven Curtis Chapman