"And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness" Therefore I will most gladly rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me"
2 Corinthians 12:9
I have been meditating on this scripture for the past few days, it completely humbles me.
About a week ago a friend of mine reminded me to be kind to myself. He told me this because I was a bit stressed out about a situation I had gotten myself into (the details are really not that interesting nor are they that important - I promise) and I felt that it was such a weakness inherent in me that I would never be able to overcome it and therefore I was doomed for life...hectic, I know!!! I admit that I was feeling unusually overwhelmed and I was probably just overreacting. But the point is, I was so aware of my weaknesses and I felt overwhelmed by them.
Well, good thing that I am blessed with wise friends, but even much better is that God made me "stumble" upon this scripture because it brought me to my knees.
I don't know if this ever happens to you but sometimes I will read a scripture that I have read a thousand times before and the words will almost bounce off the pages with relevance and revelation and all of a sudden IT JUST MAKES SENSE.
The scripture made me aware that no amount of weakness should ever make me feel overwhelmed, because weakness is the breeding ground for the power of God. When I am weak, two things happen:
1. He is strong - and His strength is magnified more than ever
2. I have the opportunity to draw from His strength as the power of Christ rests on me.
Our weaknesses, if given over to God, are an opportunity for Him to be glorified. When we get to a point of realising and understanding that we can only overcome some things by His power then we reach a point of surrender and humility. Allowing God to be exalted, to take control and to even exalt us Himself.
Luke 14:11, "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted".
There's no doubt that our weaknesses humble us, but we don't have to feel bad about this fact, we just need to find confidence in the fact that humility positions us to be exalted. And this should bring us joy.
So I'm learning, slowly but there's progress, that everytime I am reminded of how human and imperfect I am, I should also remember that I have a God, who is Supernatural and perfect and who loves to display His strength in my weaknesses.
Prayer:
Thank you, Lord that Your grace is enough for me - it is truly all I need!!! Thank you for loving me enough to cover my weaknesses. Your love leaves me feeling overwhelmed with care and protection. It is a good feeling to have.
I pray for everyone who has no idea what your love feels like, reveal to them the powerful love you displayed in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son", and may all that get to hear/read or find out of this great love believe in it, as John 3:16 says, "that whoesoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life".
