II Corinthians 10 – 13
I think I was most struck by Paul’s statement in II Corinthians 10:18 – “When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them.”
We see Paul’s heart for the people in Corinth and how he was jealous for them “with the jealousy of God himself.” He fears that their devotion to Christ will be corrupted.
Did you see that Paul had been given THIRTY-NINE lashes five different times by the Jewish leaders? He was beaten three times with rods and stoned once. He was shipwrecked three times and spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea. He goes on about being hungry and thirsty and not having enough clothing to keep him warm. On top of that, he carries a daily burden of concern for all the churches. He also spoke of being lowered in a basket to excape the governor of Damascus.
Were all of these experiences to be boasted about? No, for Paul says he will only boast about his weaknesses and mentions the thorn in his flesh, “a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.”
Although he asked the Lord to take away this thorn three times, the Lord told him, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness…For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
He tells them he’ll be coming to see them again and, in the meantime, to examine themselves to see if their faith is genuine, to test themselves. And, what a blessing he pronounces on them: “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
Tomorrow, we’ll read Acts 20:1-3 and Romans 1 – 3 – yep, three verses and then three chapters.
OKLAHOMA!
Oklahoma is the only state that Obama did not win even one county in the last election...
While everyone is focusing on Arizona’s new law, look whatOklahoma has been doing!!!! 
An update from Oklahoma:
Oklahoma law passed, 37 to 9 an amendment to place the Ten Commandments on the front entrance to the state capitol. The feds in D.C., along with the ACLU, said it would be a mistake. Hey this is a conservative state, based on Christian values...! HB 1330
Guess what.......... Oklahoma did it anyway. 
Oklahoma recently passed a law in the state to incarcerate all illegal immigrants, and ship them back to where they came from unless they want to get a green card and become an American citizen. They all scattered. HB 1804. This was against the advice of the Federal Government, and the ACLU, they said it would be a mistake.
Guess what.......... Oklahoma did it anyway.
Recently we passed a law to include DNA samples from any and all illegal's to the Oklahoma database, for criminal investigative purposes. Pelosi said it was unconstitutional SB 1102
Guess what......... Oklahoma did it anyway.
Several weeks ago, we passed a law, declaring Oklahomaas a Sovereign state, not under the Federal Government directives. Joining Texas, Montana and Utah as the only states to do so.
More states are likely to follow: Louisiana, Alabama,Georgia, Carolina's, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri,Arkansas, West Virginia, Mississippi and Florida. Save your confederate money, it appears the South is about to rise up once again. HJR 1003
The federal Government has made bold steps to take away our guns. Oklahoma, a week ago, passed a law confirming people in this state have the right to bear arms and transport them in their vehicles. I'm sure that was a setback for the criminals The Liberals didn't like it -- But....
Guess what........... Oklahoma did it anyway.
Just this month, the state has voted and passed a law that ALL drivers’ license exams will be printed in English, and only English, and no other language. They have been called racist for doing this, but the fact is that ALL of the road signs are in English only. If you want to drive in Oklahoma, you must read and write English. Really simple.
By the way, the Liberals don't like any of this either
Guess what...who cares... Oklahoma is doing it anyway.
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Until next time…
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