If you are feeling sorry for yourself today and having a pity party read 2 Corinthians 11: 24-27.... and it will shake that self pity off and those pitiful tears right off of you..... " Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. Once I spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea. I have traveled on many long journeys. I have faced danger from rivers and from robbers. I have faced danger from my own people, the Jews, as well as from the Gentiles. I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the seas. And I have faced danger from men who claim to be believers but are not. I have worked hard and long, enduring many sleepless nights. I have been hungry and thirsty and have often gone without food. I have shivered in the cold, without enough clothing to keep me warm." Paul knew the secret to being content in every adversity because he knew that God was faithful and that His grace was sufficient for all and any adversities he faced. He was our example. He further writes in the following chapter beginning with verse 9, " Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. "
Posted on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 23:36:27 +0000
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