”And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” | 2 Corinthians 12: 9

Someone wrote to me recently and asked, “What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh?”

I replied, “I do not know, but it really does not matter WHAT it was; the important thing is WHO gave it and WHY He gave it.”

The Heavenly Father gave the thorn, and it was given for Paul’s spiritual good and well-being.

The Lord’s answer to Paul’s prayer that the thorn be removed was satisfactory to Paul.

“MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR THEE!”

Our Lord has a purpose for every trial I encounter, and He will fulfill that purpose for my good and His glory.

I believe I have learned this: His grace, his gospel, and His strength are more manifest, more glorified, and more appreciated in my weakness and during trial.

When I have nothing to SAY, nothing to CONTRIBUTE, nothing in which to find COMFORT or JOY, I will look more to Him and find all I need.

Then, if infirmities and trials serve to make me look more to my Lord and have less confidence in and concern for this flesh, then I rejoice in infirmities!

~ Pastor Henry Mahan

Click here to listen to the message “Why Was Christ Baptized?” (26:33 minutes)

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