March 27 - Friday

Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your time, then read the following Scriptures.

• Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Reflect on the devotional, and answer the questions to dive in deeper!

• Devotional: 2 Corinthians 4 pulls back the curtain on what faithful ministry and discipleship truly look like: not strength on display, but endurance under pressure. Paul speaks honestly about being worn down, opposed, and stretched thin, yet he refuses to lose heart because God is at work through it all. He suffered greatly for the sake of the Gospel, and yet he persevered, knowing it was worth it. Our suffering exposes our limits, reminding us that the life—and the treasure—we carry comes from Christ, not from ourselves. During Lent, this passage invites us to stop hiding our weaknesses and instead offer them to God as the places where His power shines most brightly. As we live with eternity in view, even heavy affliction becomes a vessel through which God forms lasting hope within us.

• Discussion Questions:
  1. What stood out to you in today’s passage?
  2. What questions do you still have?
  3. What is God asking you to do in response?

End your time with prayer, and ask the Lord to help you apply what you have learned today.