Greatest Weakness - 9/1/24
Part of Just A.S.K.—Ask, Seek, Knock
September 1, 2024
Just A.S.K.: Greatest Weakness - 9/1/24
FULLY COMMITTED people will…
- - See God work
- - Know God’s will
- - Find God’s wisdom
“…Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so that I would not exalt myself. Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it would leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.”
—2 Corinthians 12:7–9, CSB
We all will likely experience situations where we prefer a thorn to be removed but God allows it to remain.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.”
Our weaknesses put God’s strength on display.
“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”
—Romans 8:28, CSB
Suffering
“endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.”
—Romans 5:4, CSB
Pain
Our weaknesses
“So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
—2 Corinthians 12:10, CSB
God uses thorny issues to
God prefers what the thorn produces in us.
Our weakness is a platform to display the greatness of God.