Seeds in the Wilderness

 In 2 Corinthians 2–5, Paul paints a beautiful picture of the ministry God has entrusted to every believer—a ministry not rooted in human strength, but in the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. It is a calling that lifts our eyes from our weakness to God’s sufficiency. Paul reminds us that the New Covenant is a ministry of life . Unlike the old covenant written on stone, God now writes His truth on human hearts. The Spirit gives life where the letter once brought condemnation. And as we turn to Christ, the veil lifts, freedom comes, and we are transformed “from glory to glory.” Our ministry is not about enforcing rules but pointing people to the transforming presence of Jesus. This ministry also shines light through weakness . We are “jars of clay,” fragile and ordinary—but within us is a treasure that reveals the surpassing power of God. When we are pressed, perplexed, or struck down, God’s strength shines brightest. Even our hardships become testimonies of His sustaining gr...

  Luke 1:37 – “For nothing will be impossible with God.” From generation to generation, God has been revealing a single, unchanging truth: human limitations never limit His power. The stories of Moses and Jesus shine like two great beacons, reminding us that the God who works wonders has not changed—He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. When God called Moses, he was a reluctant shepherd facing an impossible mission—confronting Pharaoh, parting the Red Sea, feeding a nation in a barren desert, and carrying God’s law to the people. Yet at every point of weakness, God responded with power. He opened seas, brought water from rocks, sent manna from heaven, and guided His people with fire and cloud. Moses’ life declares one message: “I will be with you” is enough to face any impossibility. In the New Testament, the life of Jesus reveals this truth in an even deeper way. His birth to a virgin, His protection from Herod, His calling of ordinary fishermen, His miracles, His dea...