Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17 — “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”
Speaker: Pastor Charlie Rogers
Title: Watch This
Intro:
“And Lord, I ask now that You bless this word. Let it be Thine and not mine. Give me what to
say and how to say it, Lord. Let Your anointing destroy every yoke in the lives of Your people
today. In Jesus’ name we pray — Amen.”
Family, I want to thank God for allowing us another chance to gather — whether you’re here in
person or tuning in online. I thank Him for life, for health, for strength, and for each one of you.
Today’s word comes from 2 Corinthians 4:17, and the topic is simple — Watch This. Now, I
want you to look at your neighbor and say, “Neighbor… watch this.”
A Light Affliction
Paul writes, “For our light affliction…” And some of you may be wondering — “Pastor, what do
you mean, light affliction?” You’ve lost loved ones. You’ve cried through the night. You’ve
faced layoffs, sickness, heartbreak, and pain — and none of that feels light. But Paul isn’t
saying your suffering doesn’t matter. He’s saying — it won’t last forever. What you’re feeling
right now is real… but it’s temporary. You might have been crying for years, but Paul says,
“It’s only for a moment.” And I came to tell somebody listening today — your moment is about
to be over.
The Purpose of the Pain
Paul reminds us that “our light affliction worketh for us.” Meaning — it’s doing something. It’s
not punishment — it’s purpose. God is allowing the fire not to destroy you, but to refine you.
Just like a silversmith heats the metal until he can see his reflection — God will turn up the
heat until He can see Himself in you. And when He does, He’ll say, “Now they’re ready. Now I
can bless them.”
Trusting God in the Trial
You may be asking, “Lord, how long?” David said, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy
comes in the morning.” And when morning comes, you’ll understand why you had to go
through the night. So don’t give up now. Don’t throw in the towel. Because when you say “I
can’t handle this,” God says — “Watch this.” He’s about to show you that He can handle what
you can’t. He’s going to bring you out looking so good that people will ask, “How did you make
it?” And you’ll say, “It was nobody but God.”The Reward After the Storm
Like Job, you may have lost it all — but God says, “I will restore double.” Like David, you may
have cried until you had no strength left, but God says, “You shall recover all.” Every tear
you’ve shed, every sleepless night, every moment you thought you were forgotten — God
saw it, and He’s been preparing your reward on the other side.
Closing Prayer
“Father, thank You for the reminder that our afflictions are only for a moment. Strengthen Your
people as they walk through the fire. Help us to see You, even in our struggles. And when we
come out, let our lives reflect Your glory. In Jesus’ name — Amen.”
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