Besides all this

Scripture:

II Corinthians 11:28 "Then, besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches".

Observation:

In this passage, Paul was trying to prove his apostlic authority because some "super apostles" had come in and were saying he was not truly an apostle. As part of his defense, he tells amazing details of what he had been through for the Gospel, then he says "besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches". He went on to say that he felt what each person felt.

Application:

Sometimes I feel like Paul in this way. "Besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches". I am a very busy person with a lot of commitments and things on my schedule and besides all this, there is a constant weight of the church here and ones I have helped to start elsewhere. This verse helps me understand somewhat of the heaviness that comes on me at times. Understanding helps!

Prayer:

Lord, You said to cast my care on you because you care for me. I cast my care this morning on You. This is Your church and Your Kingdom. Thank you for allowing me to be part of Your great plan. When I feel overwhelmed, speak peace into my heart and help me to live above the burdens of life. I want to walk in Your Spirit and be led by You. I want to see Your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.