1 Corinthians 1:1-9
1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:
3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— 6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Reflection:
We see how Paul viewed the Corinthians and the hope he had for them. In many ways, the way Paul describes and hopes for the Corinthians didn’t seem to match the fact that he had to address so many issues throughout the Corinthian letters. This shows that Paul’s vision, hope, faith didn’t depend upon the Corinthians, but upon the calling that he had received from God.
Response:
Perhaps because of what’s happening or not happening, we can get side tracked and lose sight. But just as Paul held on to his calling, let’s also hold on to the calling God has given us. Let’s pray that we will remember each day the calling we have received and that this calling daily defines our vision, hope and faith as we live.
