2 Corinthians 7:13 "For this reason we have been comforted."
2 Corinthians 7:16 "I rejoice that I have complete confidence in you."

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.

We are going to see how ministry is so dependent on the power of God and the power of the Word of God. We are going to see what has to happen in order for real ministry to take place. We are going to see the road of ministry, or what connects us for the Lord to minister in and through us. We are going to see the fuel of ministry.

2 Corinthians 7:1 “Holiness”
So then, dear friends, since we have these promises, let us cleanse
ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, bringing holiness
to completion in the fear of God.

Do not plant your vineyard with two types of seed; otherwise, the entire
harvest, both the crop you plant and the produce of the vineyard, will be
defiled. Do not plow with an ox and a donkey together. Deuteronomy 22:9-10

The story of hope to a hopeless world is so amazing when you see it played out before our eyes in Luke 24.
We are not merely saved by grace through faith. We are saved by grace through hope. Hebrews 11:1

Seeking the Face of God

As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says,
“At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you.”

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.”