2 Corinthians 3:1–3: Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as some others, epistles of commendation to you or letters of commendation from you? You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart.
The proof of the effectiveness of any ministry is whether or not it has a recommendation from God. He is not giving out letters of recommendation; the proof lies in the epistles that are written in the fleshly tables of the heart. I read many letters from folk who have turned to Christ because of my radio ministry. Several years ago a wonderful family came up to me in Houston, Texas. If no one else turned to Christ through my radio program there, I still would consider it worthwhile. They listened to the radio program for three months before they made a decision for Christ, and then the entire family, a handsome family, all received Christ. They are some of the epistles I have down in Texas. I have such epistles in practically every state of these United States and on many foreign shores. They are my letters of commendation. Paul says to the Corinthian believers, “You are our epistles written in our hearts, known and read of all men.” 1
Personal Application
- Read Psalm 40:8. Are you able to delight like this psalmist?
Godly Encouragement
- When the law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
–Psalm 37:31
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
Fruitful living is the best testimony to living life as an epistle for His glory. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, thank You for making Your mark on me.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (2 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 45). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
