Made Perfect in Weakness

If you have ever attended our Parker Square campus, you have probably noticed that the front door is a little heavy compared to the average door. The most comical experience with this heavy door is during kindergarten basketball practice hosted in the gym. As expected, these little tikes are ready to get their b-ball on and that often means running to the front door before mom or dad have made it halfway to the entrance. The five-year-old pulls with all his might, shuffling his feet in an attempt to pry open the door, but he just can’t manage it on his own. It is only when his parents catch up, take ahold of the handle and open the door with ease that the little one can finally come inside for practice. 

In this passage, the Apostle Paul shares with the Corinthians his weakness. He recounts how he asked God to take away his ailment. The Lord tells Paul that He will not take away his condition for where Paul is weak God is powerful and will work where he cannot. 

Maybe you have come to God with a similar request. Many are burdened by sickness, weakness, temptations, and heartaches. Many have cried out to God for relief and have been told “no” just like Paul. Have you considered that God wants to help you in a greater way than you might think? Our weaknesses remind us that we are in need of a mighty God who can do more than we can; He makes up for our shortcomings with His great power.  

Like the child who is too weak to open the door on his own and benefits from adult assistance, we too can turn to our Father who has greater strength and can accomplish what we cannot in our own efforts. Let us boast in our weakness that we may praise God for His strength. 

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God, Your grace is sufficient for me. Your power is made perfect in my weakness. Would You take over where I am lacking; Draw me close and fill me with your strength. Amen.