We Do Not Have a High Priest Who Is Unable to Sympathize With Our Weaknesses

2 Corinthians 12:9

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2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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In context, Paul was arguing against the false apostles who boasted in their accomplishments. He did this by sharing his sufferings. He shared his imprisonments, beatings, shipwrecks, hunger and the dangers he experienced.

Paul was aware of his weakness. He had pleaded with the Lord to remove his thorn in the flesh. He then shared what God said to him. God let Paul know that His grace was sufficient and that His power is perfected in weakness. Instead of boasting in his accomplishments, Paul boasted in his weaknesses so that the power of Christ would rest upon him.

In your life, you have weaknesses. Bring your weaknesses to God right now. Tell Him that you need His strength to empower you to walk in His ways. Tell Him that you need the power of Christ to rest upon you so that He receives the glory through your life. ~ Jeff M Newman

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