Boast in Weakness

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Summary:
To prevent himself from becoming exalted because of the extraordinary revelations he received, Paul says he was given a “thorn in the flesh,” described as a messenger of Satan sent to torment him. Three times he pleaded with the Lord to take it away. Instead of removing it, the Lord answered that His grace is sufficient for Paul, and that divine power is brought to completion in weakness. Because of that reply, Paul resolves to boast gladly in his weaknesses so that Christ’s power may dwell in him. He therefore takes contentment in weaknesses, insults, distresses, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ’s sake, concluding that when he is weak, then he is strong.
 
Teaching:
Paul is a great apostle. He is the one who received the revelations described in this passage, and in order to deliver them to us, he had to become weak - because Christ dwells in him. For God’s power to be revealed, we must become weak. If we remain strong in ourselves, the power of the gospel cannot be displayed strongly through us.
 
To live by faith means we must think - and when our thinking follows the logic of the gospel, that thinking becomes sound judgment. When we boast in our weakness, we become truly strong. In fact, speaking honestly about our weakness is what makes us stronger.
 
Men, in particular, should learn well from Paul’s faith. In the last days, boast in your weakness so that Christ’s strength may be revealed, and become strong workers of God - those whom God seals and establishes.

Excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Lee, Feb 3, 2026
2 Corinthians 12:7-10