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2 Corinthians 12:9 - Power in Weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) My grace is 
sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in 
weakness.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   God's idea of strength and man's idea of 
strength are opposite one another. The Lord told 
Paul, "My strength is made perfect in weakness" (2 
Cor. 12:9). Having learned this lesson, Paul 
could then say, "When I am weak, then I am strong" 
(2 Cor. 12:10). A paradox? 
   Not really. Only when Paul admitted his 
own weakness and was willing to get out of the 
way, could God take over and work. 
   If we try to do God's will in our own 
strength, then we can take the credit for whatever 
gets accomplished. But that isn't God's way! When 
we let His strength work through us, then He 
alone will get the glory - and that is as it 
should be. 
   In the Old Testament God repeatedly told 
the leaders of Israel to reduce the size of 
their armies, or He announced in advance how their 
victory would be won. Why? So they would place their 
trust in Him and not in their own strength. As 
someone has said, "God's work, done in God's way, 
will never lack for God's provision."  
   God's will for our lives will always 
require God's presence to accomplish it.  The next 
time you feel too weak for what God is calling 
you to do, just be obedient and watch what 
happens when God shows up.  [Hope for Each Day by 
Billy Graham] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

2 Corinthians 12:9 - Power in Weakness.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220106-0908.html 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170311-1953.html 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2014/20140827-1650.html 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160213-1454.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs