If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
— 2 Corinthians 11:30 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...One of Paul's recurring themes throughout 2 Corinthians is that God's strength is made perfect in weakness. In 1 Corinthians, he emphasizes that the strength, wisdom, and power of God are shown in what is normally a sign of weakness and humiliation -- the Cross (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5). Paul wasn't a wimp -- remember all he endured and kept on serving the Lord. (2 Corinthians 11:24-27) He just knew that even with all his training and talent, he wasn't skilled, smart, or strong enough to do all that needed to be done for the Kingdom of God. But he knew that when we recognize our insufficiency, God takes our weakness and uses it powerfully when we offer ourselves to him! If we offer our burdens to Jesus, Jesus takes those burdens and weaknesses and uses them by his power to help us bless others.
My Prayer...Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all those times that you have strengthened me when I was under trial, given me wisdom when in a difficult situation, or empowered me when I faced situations and opportunities greater than my ability to handle. I recognize that you saved me by your grace; but each day that I serve you, I am again reminded that your grace continues to enable me to serve you. Thank you, in Jesus' name. Amen.
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— 2 Corinthians 11:30 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...One of Paul's recurring themes throughout 2 Corinthians is that God's strength is made perfect in weakness. In 1 Corinthians, he emphasizes that the strength, wisdom, and power of God are shown in what is normally a sign of weakness and humiliation -- the Cross (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5). Paul wasn't a wimp -- remember all he endured and kept on serving the Lord. (2 Corinthians 11:24-27) He just knew that even with all his training and talent, he wasn't skilled, smart, or strong enough to do all that needed to be done for the Kingdom of God. But he knew that when we recognize our insufficiency, God takes our weakness and uses it powerfully when we offer ourselves to him! If we offer our burdens to Jesus, Jesus takes those burdens and weaknesses and uses them by his power to help us bless others.
My Prayer...Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all those times that you have strengthened me when I was under trial, given me wisdom when in a difficult situation, or empowered me when I faced situations and opportunities greater than my ability to handle. I recognize that you saved me by your grace; but each day that I serve you, I am again reminded that your grace continues to enable me to serve you. Thank you, in Jesus' name. Amen.
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