2 Corinthians 11:30; If I Must Needs Glory

2 Corinthians 11:30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

The Apostle Paul speaks about his weakness and suffering as a testimony of the grace of God in his life. It is the Lord who enabled him to endure the scourges of persecution by which the gospel advances.

Jesus assures His disciples by which also the Apostle Paul takes comfort and find strength – Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

It is with rejoicing that he speaks of his infirmities. By these, the Lord showed Himself able. Often, impossible obstacles, great impasse yet all things are possible with God. He experiences it and testifies of the goodness and greatness and gift of God toward him to go through suffering and triumph with rejoicing and exceeding gladness. He looks forward to his reward in heaven. What a glorious prospect.

May the Lord grant us faith to take hold of the eternal values by which we live our present lives. Amen.