Paul in the book of Second Corinthians (12:7-9) stated that because of the revelations that he had received from the Lord, that he was given a thorn in the flesh to keep him from exalting in himself. When Paul prayed for the thorn to be removed, the Lord’s answered saying, ““My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Paul than states that he would ‘Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.’
It was interesting because about three or four months I started working with someone that rubbed me wrong, what I mean is that we did not see eye to eye. I will call this person Mr. R. I know now that I intimidated Mr. R., something I never intended to do. I was having a really hard time keeping my patience with Mr. R. At the same time I was reading a book that was talking about this passage in Second Corinthians. I came to the end of my strength and ability to do anything right in this situation and prayed for Jesus to be my strength in this situation. I had no strength in myself to respond lovingly to Mr. R. I was so excited Jesus met me when I cried out in my poverty of spirit. When prayed in Holy Spirit and meditated on the 2 Cor 12:9 I could feel Holy Spirit give me strength and a new perspective. It was about 90 percent better after this, when I relied on Jesus for His strength than I could respond to Mr. R. in love and I learned to stop trying to get things my way and mad a decision to serve him. Amazingly enough Mr. R. started to do things to bless me at work.
Well unfortunately Mr. R. does not work with us anymore because he quit. Please pray for him. I can honestly say that I miss Mr. R. and pray that he is doing well.
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