The Paradox Of Spiritual Ability

Apostle Grace Lubega

2 Corinthians 12:9(KJV); And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

In the mind of God, your greatest weakness is also your greatest strength. This is the paradox of spiritual ability.

If this were not the case, the devil would not waste time tempting you in that particular area, but he does so because he is aware that therein lies your strength.

If you ever find yourself struggling in a specific area of your life, understand that you are infact very strong in it. For example,  If it is work discipline, you are the most hard-working person you will ever need. If it is controlling your words or speech, then no one alive has more grace on their lips than yourself.

Because he understood this, Paul boldly said, ‘If I must glory, I glory of the things which concern my infirmities.’ The NIV version of the Bible says, ‘If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.’

This does not in any way mean that one exalts what is wrong and ungodly. It is finding rest in the assurance that anytime weakness manifests itself in your life, you’re reminded of the infallible truth that you are indeed strong!

Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:6

GOLDEN NUGGET:
In the mind of God, your greatest weakness is also your greatest strength. This is the paradox of spiritual ability.

PRAYER: Father, I thank you for this knowledge. I embrace it and live my life in this understanding. Your strength is manifest through me and that strength supplies sufficiency: to be faithful in what I have been trusted with; to be diligent in all my responsibilities; to put the flesh under subjection and to gain mastery over any habits. In Jesus’ name, Amen.