2 Corinthians 4: A relisient clay pot

Paul compares himself to a fragile clay pot with a great treasure inside - Jesus. His body suffered persecution (was beaten) but he was resilient because he knew he was not alone. Jesus was with him, besides, he wrote:

16-18 So we’re not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There’s far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can’t see now will last forever.

I thought I would retire and had a long health span, but recently I discovered I was born with a cardiac problem in a heart valve which may impact my health span. It saddened me very much; but what is my body unless a fragile clay pot? My hope is to spend my eternity with the Lord.