Personal Touch

In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul continues to urge the Corinthians to be reconciled to him.  After a series of misunderstandings and difficult conversations, Paul tries to restore the bond of fellowship with these Christians who had become alienated from his affections.  Paul has a long history with most of the Corinthian Christians.  He was the founding pastor of their church, and he had discipled them in the way of Jesus.  It had to trouble Paul to have issues come between him and them.

One can sense the feeling that Paul has for the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 7.  In this chapter, he recounts his dark days in Macedonia, and he tells the Corinthians how a visit from Titus with a good report about them was a ray of sunshine on gloomy days.  Paul was encouraged to hear that the Corinthians had responded to his rebukes and correction.  He was glad they still had feelings of affection for him.

2 Corinthians 7 reminds us how much even the slightest bit of love and affection can mean to someone in a dark time.  Here a good report from Titus about the love of the Corinthians encourages Paul.  It doesn't take much to brighten dark times for someone who has the hope of Christ in their lives.  Seeing what even small signs of affection can do, we should be quick to express our concern and well wishes for those going through tough times.  Even a small but sincere thought means a great deal.