"My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
It seems lately that I have been made aware of so many people going through so many difficult trials, serious illnesses/injuries, financial strains, marital stress, loss of loved ones, and more. It's often easy for us to begin to question God's purposes and worry or despair. In this chapter of Corinthians, we see the example of the apostle Paul, how he prayed 3 times for God to remove a "thorn in the flesh" (we are not told what it was). God's answer should be our encouragement and comfort as it was Paul's! "My grace is sufficient for you."
Matthew Henry in his commentary on this chapter states that
Matthew Henry in his commentary on this chapter states that
"Grace signifies . . . The good-will of God towards us, and this is enough to enlighten and enliven us, sufficient to strengthen and comfort us, to support our souls and cheer up our spirits, in all afflictions and distresses. . . . Christ Jesus understands our case, and knows our need, and will proportion the remedy to our malady, and not only strengthen us, but glorify himself."
Thank you for taking the time to visit. We would love to have you participate in our challenge this week and if you do, please leave us a link so we can be view your project! Don't forget also to visit the other Salt members' blogs and read their contributions for this week's theme.
Julie
Julie
Hazel 
Lythan
Melita
Pauline 
Nikki
Mona
Ruth 
Esther
Gina
Tanis
Stacy
2 comments:
It's been a while since I've stopped by but I am so glad I did :). This passage in scripture is such a blessing to me and I have shared it a lot lately it seems. You are right, so many people are struggling right now and it's not going to get any easier. But God tells us in his word that we will face trials but through those trials he makes us more like his son. Praise the Lord for his goodness and mercy! I will most definitely be playing along perhaps even tonight. Thanks to the DT for sharing all of your amazing work :)!!
Wow!
Julie, God was definitely with you in the choosing of this challenge. He was obviously with all of the other ladies as well - your layouts are all absolutely fantastic! Beautiful! Very inspiring. I am going to try to get to this challenge this week.
You ladies ROCK!
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