When Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthian church, he

stressed above all things the glory of Christ, which Satan does his

best to veil. To this end he blinds the minds of unbelievers and

keeps them occupied with an hundred and one things of little

importance (II Cor. 4: 3, 4). But as believers we have "The light

of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ".

No wonder Paul proceeds to call it "treasure" (verse 7) and this

treasure is at the heart of the revelation of the Mystery (Ephesians

and Colossians).

However, to balance this, we are reminded that we have this

treasure "in earthen vessels", and pottery is notoriously frail and

brittle. This represents ourselves and gives God's purpose in so

working, in order that "the excellency of the power may be of God,

and not of ourselves".

Our witness is continuing its work and has been sustained by

the Lord without elaborate organization. We give all the glory to

Him, at the same time, thanking our fellow workers for all their

loyal support.