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ANY OLD THORN!
2 Corinthians 12:7 – Devotional
2 Corinthians 12:7
“And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.”
In our Scripture for today, Paul shares that he was given a thorn in the flesh. I have heard some who have tried to guess what that thorn was. If it was important we would have been told. By his not naming the thorn we are better able to relate to the thorn that we may have in our own life. I guess you might say; “The type of thorn does not matter—any old thorn will do! The important thing is not the thorn but the Christ who uses the thorn.”
This is why it is so essential that we spend much time in prayer, asking God how we should pray. We are too guilty of telling God what to do, instead of listening for His voice. Once Paul learned the secret of the thorn, he could see that the Lord’s strength and power was made perfect in his weakness.
We may strive to be perfect and have it all put together, but remember the secret of the thorn. It is in our weakness that the Lord’s strength is demonstrated. Paul was so excited about this discovery that he began to delight in his weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties. Why? Because it was then that Christ could be seen more clearly. It is not a call to a persecution complex. It is presenting of our body to the Lord as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto Him as our normal act of worship.
Blessings dear hearts! Walk with God today and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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One Year Bible Scripture for Today
One Year Bible Reading for March 8th:
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- Numbers 10:1-11:23
- Mark 14:1-21
- Psalm 51:1:19
- Proverbs 10:31-32
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Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.
Scripture Reading for March 8th
New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for March 8th:
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- Mark 14:1-21
- Psalm 51:1:19
- Proverbs 10:31-32
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Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.
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