August
2008
Sufficient Grace
12:7 even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me - so that I would not become arrogant. 12:8 I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me. 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me. 12:10 Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 NET
Key Point: God works through our human weaknesses to demonstrate His true Divine power
Internet moving stories – overcoming incredible obstacles
What was Paul’s “thorn”?
What’s your thorn?
Do we rely on our own resources for power vs. depending on Divine help?
Our capacity to endure by grace = witness to “peace that passes all understanding”
What’s your prayer for strength?
A son asked his father, “Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?” The father, despite the fact that he has a heart condition, says “Yes”. They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying “Yes” to his son’s request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, “Dad, let’s join the Ironman together.” To which his father said once again, “Yes”.For those who don’t know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island.Father and son went on to complete the race together. View the race…
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