2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLV) But 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 
weaknesses, so that Christ 's power may rest on me. That 
is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in 
weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, 
in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am 
strong.  

INTRODUCTION

We must rely on God for our effectiveness 
rather than simply on our own energy, effort, or 
talent When we are strong in abilities or 
resources, we are tempted to do God's work on our own, 
and that can lead to pride. When we are weak, 
allowing God to fill us with 'his' power, then we are 
stronger than we could ever be on our own we must 
depend on God. Only his power will make us 
effective for him and will help us do work that has 
lasting value. [Life Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   My fifteen-year-old son, Addison, is 
growing like a weed. At six-foot-one-inch tall, he's 
also getting stronger. He likes to prove this by 
tackling me on the couch. Or by hugging me in a tight 
squeeze and dragging me through the kitchen. 
   I've started using his strength to my 
advantage. Whenever anything requires a strong back and 
a firm grip, I call on Addison. Boxes of 
books? Bins full of files? Heavy air-conditioning 
units that need to be carried up the stairs to a 
friend's apartment? He's my guy. Addison does the 
heavy lifting for me now. 
   In much the same way, Jesus does the 
heavy lifting where my spiritual weaknesses are 
concerned. His grace is all-encompassing. I want to be 
courageous, patient, and loving. I want to be kind, 
forgiving, and faithful. I fall short in so many ways. 
But His grace enables me to be and do more than 
I could ever hope or imagine. His power is 
made perfect in my weakness. When I am weak, He 
is strong. Jesus? He's my guy! Susanna Foth 
Aughtmon 
   Faith Step: Recognizing your weakness is 
the first step to allowing Jesus's strength to 
flood your life.  Find your strength in Jesus by 
doubling the amount of time you spend feeding your 
soul with His word. [Mornings With Jesus 2023 
Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] 

CLOSING PEARL

If you will seek the Lord and be converted 
every day; if you will of your own spiritual 
choice be free and joyous in God; if with gladsome 
consent of heart to His gracious call you come 
wearing the yoke of Christ,--the yoke of obedience 
and service,--all your murmurings will be 
stilled, all your difficulties will be removed, all 
the perplexing problems that now confront you 
will be solved.  MB101 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY

2 Corinthians 12:9 - Gods Amazing Grace.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220714-0816.html 

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