HOW KINDESS BECOMES STRENGTH
“He said to me, “my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Before Jesus, people couldn’t draw near to God on their own. But Jesus made a way for anyone to experience intimacy with God. A relationship with God isn’t something we earn—it’s a free gift we receive when we accept that Jesus died for us and rose from the dead.
“Charis,” the ancient Greek word for “grace,” conveyed the favor God showed humanity when He sent Jesus to earth for us.
So when God tells Paul that His “grace is sufficient,” what He’s essentially saying is: “I am enough for you.”
God could meet Paul’s needs because God was all Paul needed—and God was with Paul. The influence Paul had was only because God chose to show off His power through him.
Like Paul, we can then boast about how weak we are so that way God gets the credit for every great thing that happens to us.
Our situations might not change, but our cry often changes from, “God please remove this suffering,” to, “God, when I suffer—show me how You are using this for Your glory and my good.”
So whatever you’re facing, know that God is near. He sees you, and He loves you. Take some time today and ask God to show you how He is empowering you. Draw near to Him, and let Him strengthen you.
God is the main evangelist. He saves people; we do not. His Holy Spirit is the one who convicts and draws someone to their faith in Jesus. Remember you’re not alone. god is with you in your awesome mission to share Jesus among who you know.
SHARE YOUR FAITH
If you don’t feel confident sharing your faith, God is strong in your weakness. He empowers you. Ask Him to give you His heart and affection for the people in your life, which is the same as His heart for you.
LET US PRAY!
God, thank You for giving me Yourself. Thank You for empowering me to face whatever comes my way. Help me to remember that even when I’m weak, You are still strong. And You take the hardest situations and turn it around for Your glory and my good. So please help me to glorify You and let my weakness become windows that Your glory shines through. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
