2 Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
I am trying to focus on God's precious promises for us. As I tried to pray and
seek the guidance of the Lord this morning, I felt the Holy Spirit asking me a
question. In regards to these promises, I heard He asked, "You want
to know the promises, but what are you doing with them?"
Hmm, now what? So I do ask myself the question (maybe it applies to you also) -
but WHAT AM I going to do with God's promises. Paul gives us a good
answer. He had asked three times for the Lord to remove the thorn in his flesh.
Three times the Lord said, "No, I won't." That could have been a
source of disappointment for Paul, but instead he was motivated all the more to
hold to the promise of Jesus. "My grace is sufficient for thee."
We quote that very often, but do we truly believe it? Do we fully trust the all
sufficient grace of God? My quick response is, "Oh yes! I believe."
But am I trusting God when I am trying to figure and connive my way out of or
into situations? Am I trusting Him when I think I have to come up with the
answer instead of waiting for Him to show me the way? Just some
questioning thoughts this morning.
Here is Paul's answer to my question:
"Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities,
in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I
strong." (2 Corinthians 12:10)