Daily Devotional
You’ll be stronger, not weaker
November 19, 2019
BIBLE MEDITATION:
Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
What does Paul mean in this verse when he says he “takes pleasure” in all of these difficult circumstances? He’s saying that…
- If his money were taken, he would end up with greater riches. His weakness becomes his strength.
- When Paul was isolated and placed in solitary confinement, then Jesus was near. His weakness became his strength.
- If they beat him and he hurt, then Paul had the fellowship of Christ’s suffering. His weakness became his strength.
- If his body became crippled and he was no longer able to lean upon the arm of flesh, then Paul had to lean on the Everlasting Arms.
Paul took pleasure in these things, because their result was to make him stronger in the Lord.
ACTION POINT:
God is waiting to make you strong. There is power in our suffering. Suffering is not going to hurt you; it is going to strengthen you.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
