SCRIPTURE: 2Corinthians (NIV) 11:30 If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
OBSERVATION: In order to have people accept his ministry, Paul felt the need to defend himself from attackers. (verses 22-29) He has just listed some of his accomplishments and some of the trials he had endured. In reading between the lines, I believe Paul found this a difficult thing to do. It was too much like bragging.
When attention is drawn to areas where we are strong people give us praise. We get the accolades, the “well-done”, the “Atta-boy.” People appreciate and admire us.
But when attention is drawn to our weaknesses, people can more readily understand that accomplishments in these areas had to be made with outside help. We had to have a source of strength and wisdom outside ourselves to accomplish anything. When people see the source of that strength and wisdom as Jesus, He gets the glory.
APPLICATION: Instead of trying to hide my weaknesses, I need to let others know they are there. If they get anything good from my life, it is because Jesus lives inside and is at work through me.
Unlike so many politicians of today, I am not trying to get people to elect me. I am trying to convince people that Jesus is worthy to be “elected” as the Lord of their lives! If He helps me in my weaknesses, He will do the same for them!
PRAYER: Lord, I know you are bigger than all my weaknesses and mistakes. I have confidence that you can work through me for your glory and the good of others. Amen.
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