Portrait of a Strong Person #3 – By Iwalola(Lola) Ademodi Oshinowo

The strong person sees the Lord Jesus as the source of strength in their lives.

In 2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬-‭10‬ ‭(AMP‬‬) Apostles Paul said;

Because of the surpassing greatness and extraordinary nature of the revelations [which I received from God], for this reason, to keep me from thinking of myself as important, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan, to torment and harass me—to keep me from exalting myself!

Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me; but He [God] has said to me, ‭‭ “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me. So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength].”

Like Paul, God’s Word is pointing us to our true source of strength!

His grace is sufficient for us

[His lovingkindness and

His mercy is more than enough for us –

always available—regardless of the situation];

for [His] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [our] weakness.

Therefore, we should all the more gladly boast in our weaknesses so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold us and] may dwell in us. So we should be well pleased even with

* weaknesses,

* with insults,

* with distresses,

* with persecutions and

* with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for

When we are weak [in human strength], we are:

* strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength].

LET US PRAY

Merciful Jesus, thank You for being our source of strength in every situation. Lord, we trust You to uphold us when we are weak. Guide us and abide with us in all we do. Let Your glory continue to be our strength. In Jesus’Mighty name, I pray. Amen 🙏🏾

Have a blessed day ❤️

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