A Weekly Update from Pastor Rhea

The word "surpass" means to exceed, to go beyond, to transcend the reach or capacity of. In his second letter to the church at Corinth, St. Paul refers to "the surpassing grace of God that he has given you" (2 Corinthians 9:14, NRSV). Paul was reminding the Corinthians of the amazing, abundant grace God had showered upon them.

When Paul wrote that letter, the church in Jerusalem was suffering intense persecution. The members were poor and struggling to be faithful under dire circumstances.

Paul knew the church at Corinth was doing fine financially and that they had a mind to help out the Jerusalem church. He wrote: "You glorify God … by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, while they … pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you" (2 Corinthians 9:13-14, NRSV).

Consider how you can share God’s surpassing grace with others in need.

See you Sunday!
Rhea