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THORNS IN THE FLESH!
2 Corinthians 12:7b – Devotional
2 Corinthians 12:7b
“There was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.“
We sometimes rush to the aid of a loved one or friend who is experiencing some type of pain in their life. The problem is that God may be allowing that individual (or ourselves), to endure discomfort or hardship in order to bring about His glory in the midst of their pain.
In today’s Scripture, the apostle Paul shares that he was given a thorn in the flesh. Many have tried to guess what that thorn was, but if it was important, Paul would have told us. In not naming the thorn, we are better able to relate to the thorn that we may have in our own life
Paul learned the secret of the thorn so he could see that the Lord’s strength and power was made perfect in 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 more and most clearly demonstrated. Paul was so excited about this discovery that he delighted in his weaknesses, insults, and hardships, so Christ could be seen most clearly.
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil
One Year Bible Reading for November 16th:
Ezekiel 33:1-34-31; Hebrews 13:1-25; Psalms 115:1-18; and Proverbs 27:21-22
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