MY STRENGTH IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS .

 

OCTOBER 17

 

2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: 

for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 

Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my 

infirmities, that the power of 

Christ may rest upon me. 

 
The more the believer feels his weakness, the more should he expect his Saviour to appear for and strengthen him.
 
The strength of Jesus is imparted, enjoyed, and displayed in our sorest trials and most distressing seasons.
 
Never was Abraham so strong, as when he offered up his beloved Isaac upon the mount;
never were the martyrs so courageous, as when in prison they felt their entire weakness, cried to Jesus for strength;
and depending on His faithfulness and love, left all and went to the stake.
 
Then they could exclaim, “None but Christ. None but Christ.”
 
“Farewell life, welcome the cross of Christ.”
 
Beloved, let us walk by faith, not by feelings;
when we feel weakest, the strength of Jesus is nearest, and He magnifies His mercy by giving power to the faint, and increasing the strength of the weak.
 
Let us depend on Him, for we can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth us.
 
He is our strength, a very present help in trouble.
 
The Lord is our strength and song, He is also is become our salvation.
 
Strengthen, O Lord, that which Thou has wrought in us.
 

Saviour, on earth I covet not.

That every woe should cease;

Only if trouble be my lot,

In Thee let me have peace;

Thy grace and strength display in me,

Till I arrive at perfect day.

 
James Smith