#soap # 2 Corinthians 13 ## Title: How to Guarantee God Will Be With You ## Scripture: (2 Corinthians 13:11) “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.” (NET) ## Observation: Paul has been on a long journey with this church. This is the 4th letter he has written to them. In these final statements, he summarizes the overall message. It’s like a pastor giving his final address and he wants to summarize everything he has ever told them. Let’s get the bottom line and the brass tacks. If you want to know for sure God is with you and God is pleased with you and you needed something quick that you could take with you… - Be joyful- Joy is a choice, not an emotion. Choose joy. - Grow in maturity- keep growing. - Encourage each other- be a blessing to others. - Live in harmony- Don’t try to make everyone like you in the little things. Work in cooperation and focus on the big things. - Live in peace- fight for peace. ## Application: Unity and harmony take work. God rewards it with His peace. Fight for peace. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for walking with us in this long journey.