Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit to strive together with me in your prayers for me,” Romans 15:30 Urge – Paul wasn’t afraid to ask for help. He knew that he needed the prayers of others. In fact, he did more than mention his…
“Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” 2 Cor 12:9 Dwell – We have been “dwelling” on this verse for ten days. Now we’re at the end. The entire purpose of weakness is this: that Jesus may take up residence in me. My…
“Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” 2 Cor 12:9 I will boast – Yesterday we heard the emcee speak about the lives we hide from view. But where do you suppose he found out about all that stuff? Did you notice that…
“Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” 2 Cor 12:9 Boast – It’s your finest hour. You are about to be introduced to the audience as the guest speaker. The crowd is there to celebrate your life. The emcee steps to the microphone. …
“Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” 2 Cor 12:9 Most Gladly– How do you feel about your weaknesses? Do you try to cover them up? Do you avoid speaking about your defects or past failures? Do you present an unblemished image of…
“My grace is sufficient for you for my power is perfected in weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:9 The God of Weakness – John Timmer’s work, The God of Weakness, is one of those small books that changes everything. “God’s power is at work in our weakness and our dying rather than in our strength and our…
“My grace is sufficient for you for my power is perfected in weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Weakness – My God is the God of the sick. “I don’t feel so good,” said my daughter. She had the flu. Her body struggled to maintain health against the virus that wanted to disrupt normal systems. That’s a…
“My grace is sufficient for you for my power is perfected in weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Is perfected – God never does anything without a purpose. He is not the author of random acts of kindness. He has a goal in mind. That is exactly what He means with this word (teleioutai): to reach the…
“My grace is sufficient for you for my power is perfected in weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Power – Are you interested in your ability or in God’s ability? That’s the thought here. God tells Paul that He is able; that He is capable. The word Paul chooses is the root of our English word dynamic…
“My grace is sufficient for you for my power is perfected in weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Grace – Why would we ever think that grace is enough? Don’t we still have to pay the bills, feed the kids, mow the lawn, go to work and do all the million and one things that make up…
