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“"Letters Read by Everyone"”

Thoughts for Today:

Paul rhetorically asks the question, "Do we need credentials to get you to understand that the Lord has called us to this work?" Of course not. The Corinthians believers themselves were the answer to this question, and therefore provided evidence of Paul's authority.

In Numbers 17:1-8, Moses also dealt with a rebellion and questions regarding his calling and authority: "The Lord said to Moses, 'Speak to the Israelites and get twelve staffs from them, one from the leader of each of their ancestral tribes. Write the name of each man on his staff. On the staff of Levi write Aaron's name, for there must be one staff for the head of each ancestral tribe. Place them in the tent of meeting in front of the ark of the covenant law, where I meet with you. The staff belonging to the man I choose will sprout, and I will rid myself of this constant grumbling against you by the Israelites.' So Moses spoke to the Israelites, and their leaders gave him twelve staffs, one for the leader of each of their ancestral tribes, and Aaron's staff was among them. Moses placed the staffs before the Lord in the tent of the covenant law. The next day Moses entered the tent and saw that Aaron's staff, which represented the tribe of Levi, had not only sprouted but had budded, blossomed and produced almonds."

Paul said to the Corinthians, "Look around you and see the work that has taken place in your midst. Look at the fruit produced!" It was the only recommendation Paul needed -- buds, blossoms, and fruit -- just like Moses! The best credentials Paul could offer were the changed lives of those to whom he had ministered. Human letters can be misleading, but the changed lives of the Corinthians (the letters read by all), could only be produced by the power of God.

Questions to Ponder:

How does your letter read? Is there fruit being produced in your life? What is the evidence? In what ways is God calling you to respond to Him? Will you?

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About the author

Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.