In Weakness

What kind of power can a Christian really have?

God’s Response

I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Most people think of power as controlling others as the way to get ahead. Jesus says that power comes in serving others and that his power works best through our weaknesses. When God works through our weaknesses, it is clear that he is doing the work, making much more power available to you than when you try to do things by yourself. When you let Jesus take your weaknesses and transform them, you are living with true power.

This Is Promising

We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. 2 Corinthians 4:7