CRUSHED AND OVERWHELMED BEYOND HUMAN ENDURANCE

 You shall find light in the darkness and strength in despair because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good-Life Devotional:  CRUSHED AND OVERWHELMED BEYOND HUMAN ENDURANCE

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Paul wrote, “We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it” (2 Corinthians 1:8, NLT). This confession came from an anointed apostle, proving that strong faith does not exempt believers from deep trials. 

   The Christian journey includes inevitabilities—seasons of pressure, very painful losses, and sorrow. Jesus Himself told Paul from the beginning that his calling would be marked by many afflictions (Acts 9:16). Suffering is not always a sign of failure; often it is the pathway to deeper dependence on God.

Rachel’s cry in Jeremiah 31:15 reflects this human pain—“Rachel weeping for her children.” Even God’s people experience moments when grief feels unbearable. Yet Scripture shows that God does not abandon His own in such valleys. Paul explains that his suffering taught him to rely not on himself but on God who raises the dead (2 Corinthians 1:9).

     In these crushing seasons, we need the prayers of others. Paul openly asked the church to intercede for him (2 Corinthians 1:11). God often sends strength through the hands and voices of fellow believers.  Do not isolate yourself in pain; allow the body of Christ to carry you in prayer.

Though troubled on every side, we are not destroyed. “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair” (2 Corinthians 4:8, AMP). What feels unbearable today is producing eternal weight of glory tomorrow. Paul reminds us that our light affliction, though painful now, is working for us a far greater and lasting glory (2 Corinthians 4:17–18).

   When overwhelmed, lift your eyes beyond the moment. Trust God’s purpose, lean on prayer especially in tongues  while speaking scriptures  such as ( psalm 34, 2 Corinthians 4 :16-18 ) and hold fast to hope. Your crushing season is not the end—it is preparation for glory.

   In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and the fruit of long-suffering in the Holy Spirit.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome emotional depression.

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