2 Corinthians 1:10–11: Who delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us, you also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the gift granted to us through many.
Paul saw God’s hand of deliverance whether he looked back, around, or ahead. The word Paul used means “to help out of distress, to save and protect.” God does not always deliver us immediately, nor in the same way. James was beheaded, yet Peter was delivered from prison (Acts 12). Both were delivered, but in different ways. Sometimes God delivers us from our trials, and at other times He delivers us in our trials. God’s deliverance was in response to Paul’s faith, as well as to the faith of praying people in Corinth (2 Cor. 1:11). 1
Personal Application
- Read Psalms 34:4-7. Notice how the Lord wants to deliver you and protect you.
Godly Encouragement
- “For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.” Psalm 91:11
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
Godly deliverance can be from a trial or through a trial. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, thank You for delivering me from death to life.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.