God's Power is Made Perfect

Dori Siasat, Australia

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

devotional

Maturity is not measured in the number of years we have followed Christ. What counts is our reliance on God when we are feeling weak. To not be carried away and overwhelmed by the situation, but to come back to the Father in prayer to sustain and give us strength.

A lot of times we question God when we are in the midst of trouble. we want to give up, we have lots of worries. But take note, everyday is a battle, a problem on its own, that its too heavy to carry. God's grace is sufficient for us. For we know Christ died for us. We can boast about our weaknesses rather than being emotional because God demonstrated His power to our weaknesses. The more we struggle, the more we feel weak means the more we will find strength and the more God's power may rest on us.

We are not perfect, and you'll never be in this life. We need God's grace to see that in every circumstance and everything around us God's grace is sufficient for every moment of every day. God simply wants us to surrender our inadequacy to him so that He can fill us with His strength. 

reflection questions

• What weaknesses do I have that I can boast about to glorify God?

• Are there overwhelming situations in my life that I can take to God in prayer?

challenge

Memory verse: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." – Isaiah 40:29