Good Morning “Sufficient Grace Receivers.” Today we dive into 2 Corinthians 12.
Paul speaks of his near death experience. When did this happen? Who knows… maybe it was when he was stoned and believed to me dead, or one of his many other near death persecution’s. Nevertheless - Paul saw and heard things that no man is permitted to tell. To keep him humble and close to God, he was given a thorn in his flesh. Some say it was spiritual, some say an affliction… the point is it was something that kept him humble daily.
Paul’s situation kinda blows the “God doesn’t do bad stuff,” idea straight out the window. True God does not do bad, or evil - it is outside of His character and therefore impossible. However; perspective is EVERYTHING. Things we deem bad are often the best thing for us - including suffering. Suffering spurs growth and strength, draws us in close to God, keeps us humble, and brings blessing. Never forget His ways are not our ways and He’s way smarter than we are!
It’s clear Paul’s affliction is the work of God in this passage. Paul goes to the source for relief.
“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NIV
Through suffering Paul gets to experience more of the Grace of God. How do we ever get to see Gods sustaining power in our lives, if we never need something extra. How do we know He is faithful to answer prayers unless we are on our knees. He’s still in the business of doing miracles but how will we ever see one unless we need one? Suffering is a valuable piece in us growing up in Him! Don’t despise it!
Love you all! Dig in!
Paul speaks of his near death experience. When did this happen? Who knows… maybe it was when he was stoned and believed to me dead, or one of his many other near death persecution’s. Nevertheless - Paul saw and heard things that no man is permitted to tell. To keep him humble and close to God, he was given a thorn in his flesh. Some say it was spiritual, some say an affliction… the point is it was something that kept him humble daily.
Paul’s situation kinda blows the “God doesn’t do bad stuff,” idea straight out the window. True God does not do bad, or evil - it is outside of His character and therefore impossible. However; perspective is EVERYTHING. Things we deem bad are often the best thing for us - including suffering. Suffering spurs growth and strength, draws us in close to God, keeps us humble, and brings blessing. Never forget His ways are not our ways and He’s way smarter than we are!
It’s clear Paul’s affliction is the work of God in this passage. Paul goes to the source for relief.
“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NIV
Through suffering Paul gets to experience more of the Grace of God. How do we ever get to see Gods sustaining power in our lives, if we never need something extra. How do we know He is faithful to answer prayers unless we are on our knees. He’s still in the business of doing miracles but how will we ever see one unless we need one? Suffering is a valuable piece in us growing up in Him! Don’t despise it!
Love you all! Dig in!
Recent
Archive
2025
2024
January
Leviticus 5Leviticus 4Leviticus 7Leviticus 6Leviticus 9Leviticus 8Leviticus 10Leviticus 11Leviticus 12Leviticus 13Leviticus 14Leviticus 15Leviticus 16Leviticus 17Leviticus 18Leviticus 19Leviticus 20Leviticus 21Leviticus 22Leviticus 23Leviticus 24Leviticus 25Leviticus 26Leviticus 27Numbers 1Numbers 2Numbers 3Numbers 4Numbers 5Numbers 6Numbers 7Numbers 8
February
Numbers 9Numbers 10Numbers 11Numbers 12Numbers 13Numbers 14Numbers 15Numbers 16Numbers 17Numbers 18Numbers 19Numbers 20Numbers 21Numbers 22Numbers 23Numbers 24Numbers 25Numbers 26Numbers 27Numbers 28Numbers 29Numbers 30Numbers 31Numbers 32Numbers 33Numbers 35Numbers 34Numbers 36Deuteronomy 2Deuteronomy 1
Categories
no categories
Tags
no tags