2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-6; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14
The rescue of the 33 Chilean miners trapped after an explosion in October 2010 was significantly aided by Macarena Valdes’ expertise in mapping underground mines. Drilling to pinpoint the precise location of the men was like “trying to shoot a fly from 700 meters away,” she claimed. Valdes’ mining knowledge allowed her to direct the probe to the miners’ entrapment, which contributed to their dramatic rescue.
It is easy to lose motivation when attempting to do spiritual rescues. Paul felt compelled to help others because God had done so for him after speaking light into his own darkness.
We might have a similar story, you and I. We also have reason to remain optimistic because of God’s compelling love. The Spirit of God can take the light of our love and words into the hearts of those who need a rescue they may not yet fully comprehend, just as Macarena led in the rescue of the miners.
🙏🏻 Jesus, let Your love compel us.
