Day 45
And he said to me, My grace sufficeth to thee; for virtue is perfectly made in infirmity. Therefore gladly I shall glory in mine infirmities, that the virtue of Christ dwell in me. (2 Cor 12:9, Wycliffe Bible)
And finally He said to me, “My grace is enough to cover and sustain you. My power is made perfect in weakness.” So ask me about my thorn, inquire about my weaknesses, and I will gladly go on and on — I would rather stake my claim in these and have the power of the Anointed One at home within me. (2 Cor.12:9, The Voice)
Paul boasts and talks about his weakness! As a result he is healed. Instead of accusing and excusing, he asks for God’s help. He is not afraid nor ashamed to admit his weaknesses.
People naturally would conceal it instead of revealing it and therefore not be healed of it. People accuse others and excuse themselves instead of asking to be rescued. People become ashamed and afraid instead admitting and acknowledging they need help. But the good news is that our weaknesses when brought to Christ will turn to wholeness. Growth is when we can see our own weaknesses and then the Kingdom of God comes over us and we are made strong. The power of Christ rests on that area of weakness. And the word “rest or dwell” is “temple or tabernacle”. It is Jesus making His home in us!
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (ESV)
"Dear Father, today I celebrate my weaknesses and bring them to You. I confess that I am weak and need the love of Christ to dwell in my heart. Lord, You are the one true source that has given me life. I gladly receive all the Kingdom goodness that comes with it. God, You are powerful and loving and I desire You to fill my life! In Jesus’ powerful and mighty name, Amen!"
Day 266 Bible Reading: Isaiah 41-42, Ephesians 2, Psalm 67 and Proverbs 23:29-35 
