Printable Karens Korner #4886

"Three different times I begged God to make me well again.

"Each time he said, 'No. But I am with you, that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people.' Now I am glad to boast about how weak I am. I am glad to be a living demonstration of Christ's power, instead of showing off my own power and abilities."

~ 2 Corinthians 12: 8 & 9 LAB

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Bible Commentary: "Although God did not remove Paul's physical affliction, he promised to demonstrate his power in Paul. The fact thtat God's power shows up in weak people should give us courage. If we recognize our limitations, we will not congratulation ourselves. Instead, we will turn to God to seek pathways for effectiveness. We must rely on God for our effectiveness rather than on simple energy, effort, or talent. Our weakness not only helps develop Christian character, it also deepens our worship, for in admitting our weakness, we affirm God's strength."