Weaknesses are always seen
as a negative trait when it comes to our personal abilities, but this is a misnomer
when we view it through the eyes of faith. The apostle Paul gives us very clear
indication on how we are to view our weaknesses. And may I remind you of whom
this man was in the flesh; he was a Hebrew, an Israelite and a direct descendant
of Abraham. He was a better servant of Christ, who had been tasked with the same
office and with far greater labours. He was a man who faced great hardships, persecution,
imprisonments, and countless beatings almost to the death. A man that received
39 lashes five times. Shipwrecked three times and a time when he was adrift at
sea for a day and a night. Danger on every side and always being challenge with
what he taught from without and within. He faced sleepless nights, without food,
water and exposure to the cold. And on top of all of that he faced anxiety from
all the churches. When I look at this man’s stamina in comparison to my volatility,
there is none. And yet he is quick to point us to acknowledge our weakness as
something we should value greatly as it forces us to rely on the grace of God
to carry us over the hurdles of life. Without our weaknesses we would always
look to achieve our objectives in our own strength. This was never the intent
for the Christian; we must exclusively depend on the finished work of the
cross. This is the lessons we need to learn well. There is nothing to be gained
by boasting, this is his conclusion, save the boast of Christ’s achievements and
the acknowledgment of his weaknesses so that the power of Christ may rest upon
him. We too should share his sentiment. This is the point he drives home; “For
the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships,
persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2corinthians 12:10) – Do we truly share his sentiment? Father
God, please teach me this lesson well, is my prayer.
It’s
time to armour up; the battle of all battles is just around the corner…
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love
of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
Signing
out
Tyrone
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