2 Corinthians 12:10; For Christ’s Sake

2 Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

In weakness, the Apostle Paul experienced the sufficiency of Christ, aiding him to accomplished His good will for the salvation of souls to the glory of God. He was undergirded with the Lord’s blessing even if it means sufferings of diverse sorts. He was willing to serve his Master because he has understood His glorious plan for now and eternity.

There is a calmness in the heart of God’s servant, this is the Spirit of Christ, instructing and comforting, bringing joy in the midst of suffering and peace in the midst of turmoil. He was willing to submit to God’s sovereign will. In weakness, he found overcoming strength. The mingling of the divine and the mortal was the life of Christ and in whose steps His disciple will walk.

God’s love is perfected by Christ’s life and His disciples are calleed upon through the ages to live out that life of glory. Amen.