4:7-10 Fragile Jars of Clay Our bodies, as fragile as they are, house a great treasure—the power of God dwelling in us. As the glory of God shines in our own hearts, we must reflect that light to others so they will see it and be able to recognize and praise the true source of light, God Almighty.
4:16-18 Never Give Up We can be encouraged by remembering that our troubles are temporary. God renews our spirits each day with fresh mercies (Lam 3:23). Our troubles are opportunities for God to reveal his glory. Keeping our eyes focused on things that are eternal can help us live more fruitfully with pain and suffering. We can be strengthened by the power of the resurrection living within us.