04/25/2026
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.(2 Cors. 12:10)
To prevent Paul from becoming prideful he was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of the devil to harass him: Three times he pleaded with the Lord that it should leave him. His answer "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." What was this thorn? We're not told. Some think it was an eye problem, or a person the devil used to stir up opposition against Paul. The vagueness of this thorn allows us to insert our own thorn into this slot: a health problem, a handicap, a painful emotional need. Maybe a person. Paul reminds us that regardless of the misery, or difficulty "I am content with weakness, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. The message of grace is that whatever your dealing with. God's grace is sufficient. Aren't you glad God has all grace you need to face whatever thorn God has allowed into your life. Come tomorrow as we unravel the message of grace.
10-adult bible study
11-Worship