The God Who Raises the Dead

8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. 10 He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. 11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
2 Co 1:8–11
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The God Who Raises the Dead
Paul’s suffering in Asia was crushing, yet it was not without purpose. God allows afflictions to remind us that our hope lies not in our strength but in Christ’s cross and resurrection. When we are beyond our power, we encounter the God who raises the dead. Christ’s victory over death assures us that God’s deliverance is sure, not just once, but for eternity. Rest in this promise: even in suffering, God sustains you through Christ.