Happy Labor Day! I
know some of us are working, and some have the day off. May the
Lord's Presence be felt with us no matter where we find ourselves.
This last Saturday,
my wife and I went out to eat at an amazing restaurant. While I was
there, the Holy Spirit prompted me to tell the waiter, "Jesus
loves you, and He thinks you are awesome." I wish I could say
that I was obedient, but I wasn't. I wanted to say it, but it was if
I was paralyzed. To say I felt guilty is an understatement. But
thanks to God's grace, I am forgiven and another chance will be
afforded to me.
Why do I share my
weakness? Because I want us to understand that our weakness is a
chance for God to shine. I am far from perfect, but the Holy Spirit
is working on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
but he told me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is
brought to perfection in weakness.” Therefore, I am very happy to
boast about my weaknesses, in order that the Messiah’s power will
rest upon me.
It is important to
understand that even though we are weak, He is strong. But notice
that Paul is sharing his weaknesses. This is so that others will know
that when he overcomes them, it is by the power of God and not of
himself.
We all have our
weaknesses. We should always lift each other up before our Father so
that we may all allow God to work through our weaknesses. This is how
those who aren't children of God can see that He is real and
powerful. Seeing God's power work through our weaknesses increases
our faith as well.
May we give our
weaknesses to God that He might be glorified through us. May the Holy
Spirit prompt us all to let Him work in and through us, strengthening
us and turning our weakness into miracles for His Kingdom.
In Jesus's Name,
Amen.
- a brother in Jesus
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