7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;
8 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
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17 For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
18while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
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Paul is pointing out that although we have been blessed beyond measure with salvation, we are replaceable. We will not be here forever, and all that God has done thorough us, is strictly that, GOD WORKING IN US. Not anything that we have done.
Then Vs. 8-9 talk about all the trials of life, when things are not going "our way". Then then end of the chapter Vs.17-18 remind us of the purpose of the trials. They have been allowed to influence our lives to continue to build the stockpile of treasure God has stored in us.
Salvation is incredible enough to marvel at continually, but we see here that God is building us up to become an acceptable sacrifice to Him one day when we see His face in Heaven!
Maranatha! (what?)
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