“Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.” Acts 18:5 (KJV) Pressed – Have you ever had that feeling inside the seemed to push you toward a goal no matter what the circumstances? Have you ever experienced an inner compulsion that just wouldn’t let up? It’s like a…
For me
“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 For me – A few days ago a believer wrote to me. “Sometimes I just feel like it’s so selfish of me to ask others to…
Strive together
“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 Strive together – There is an English cognate in this Greek word that you need to know. As soon as you see it, you will understand…
Urge
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…
Dwell
“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…
I will boast
“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…
Boast
“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
“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…
The God of Weakness
“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…
Weakness
“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…
