A Daily Devotion for Thursday, October 2
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- Oct 2
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2 Corinthians 12:1-10
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell. I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
The highlighted verse is 9: But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” I certainly feel and experience God’s power clearly when he comes to me in my weakness. There are times when it seems as if there is no solution, and that I will ‘feel this way forever.’ I try to remember to ask God to make it clear to me when good is coming from the struggles. Sometimes it is not the resolution of the struggle itself, but something at the edge. God’s strength is, indeed made perfect in our weakness. Thanks be to God. I am so very grateful. Amen
Becky, transforming
2 Corinthians 12:9
Most of us would probably say we are not very good about sharing our faith with those outside our church family. The lesson in today's story, shows just how easy it can be. Just understand someone's need and simply have a conversation about God's love. People need to know they are loved.
Prayer: Gracious God, help me be less hesitant about helping others know you the way I know you. AMEM
2 Corinthians 12:1-10
We all have our weaknesses, some weaknesses can be brought on by physical limitations, lack of confidence, heartbreak and God is there to help us endure it and there are some weaknesses that make us vulnerable and draw us away from God, He will forgive us and draw us back through His Grace. We can’t get through any of this without God, in weakness, He is our strength.
Dear God, please help me to always know that everything in my life is dependent on You. I praise You and give thanks to You for being my strength when I am weak. Amen
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Out of my comfort Zone
(Focus: for opportunities to share God’s love
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Admitting my weaknesses to God is not a sign of failure, but an invitation for his strength to work through me by being exactly open and honest with him, which does lead to greater humility, dependence on Him, and a deeper relationship with Him. I just can’t give God, what I am and what I feel I have to offer. I need…
2 Corinthians 12-10:
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” The thorn in my flesh seems to be centered on my knees. Their deterioration has gradually impacted my mobility. Yet God’s grace was sufficient and God’s power was made manifest in my walking 230 miles in three weeks on these same creaky joints. This is a perfect metaphor for what God has done throughout my life. Where my weakness and limitations could have have derailed my goals and aspirations, I was repeatedly guided over the finish line by a power beyond my own. I never wish to lose sight of the true source of any earthly power I…