2 CORINTHIANS 12:9

But he said to me “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” Therefore, I will boast even more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

TO PONDER:

When I was in Timor Leste for a while, the team decided they wanted to climb the “hill” at Culuhun Dili to see The Christo Rei of Dili (giant statue of Jesus Christ standing on a world globe 27 metres tall).  It took about 15-20 minutes to get there (LOL).  Along with the extreme heat and the path which was steep with  a mix of (500-600) concrete steps and steep inclines between, once you got past the first set of steps.  By the time I struggled to get to the top, embarrassed, most of my strength had been sapped out and I was quite week and could hardly breathe.  Well, that (young) team didn’t try to belittle me, and point out how weak I was, but they showed me so much encouragement and grace in my weakness, just as God does with us.  By God’s grace I made it to the top … when I am weak, then I am strong … with their encouragement and God’s grace I made it.

We need to remember these words in our lives.  They may sound so far off the board to some, but joy in suffering and peace beyond our ability to fully understand and absorb, do come with His grace when we trust and believe in him.

Grace – His grace is sufficient for us in our weakness.  Just reflect on ways God has shown you His grace and truth in your life.

PRAYER: Dear Lord I have so much to be grateful for.  Your grace that has seen me through struggles over the years, and yet even in my doubting you never let me down, you never walked away. I ask that you continue to open my eyes and help me understand how to be content in any situation.  Lord without you and your grace, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I ask you Lord to help me to live the way you lived  so that others can see you in my life. Your grace is certainly sufficient for me. AMEN

Today's devotion written by Noeline Brock, LifeWay Online