Devotionals

"Super Christians"
II Corinthians 12:2-10

            Our scripture tells us that the Apostle Paul was being attacked by so called "super apostles."  They claimed to be far more spiritual, more attuned to God than Paul.  Paul counters by noting that though he has at times had significant spiritual moments, but, yes, he also has great weaknesses and failings.  He even confesses a "thorn in the flesh" that he cannot conquer, nor will God remove it from him.  But he professes that it is through his weakness that God pours God's strength.
            Though our thorns in the flesh differ, we all have them.  Struggles, inconsistencies, sin that we all battle.  Yet, our acknowledgement of these weaknesses enables God to overcome them with God's strength.  A feeling of superiority lessens our desire for God.  Whereas an acknowledgement of our inadequacy moves us to seek God, want God to speak to our hearts, to our struggles.
            This morning, once again confronted by my own failures and inadequacy, am I covering them with spiritual bravado and arrogance?  Or, am I reaching to Almighty God for help and solace?  This week, will I employ my weakness to discover God's strength?

Ludwig Weaver

II Corinthians 12:10

Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.