‘That The Power Of Christ May Dwell Upon Us.’
2 Corinthians 12:7-9.
a) 2 Corinthians 12:7. God gave Apostle Paul a thorn in the flesh that he would not become proud of his spiritual revelations and his spirituality. We do not know what exactly the thorn in the flesh was other than it was a messenger of Satan which buffeted his flesh.
b) 2 Corinthians 12:8. Apostle Paul sought the Lord three times for it to depart from him. (In the language of the New Testament days that was spoken in Corinth “three” here means “many”)
c) 2 Corinthians 12:9. The Lord said to Apostle Paul that His Grace was sufficient for him and that His Power was perfected in weakness.
d) 2 Corinthians 12:9. Apostle Paul’s response is a very good lesson for all of us. “Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.” He was not looking for physical healing, rather he was looking to Glorify Christ.
(This QT shows me correct desire: That The Power Of Christ May Dwell Upon Me)
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‘Say Thank You.’
a) 1 Thessalonians 5:18. In everything give thanks, for this is the Will of God in Christ Jesus for us.
b) Matthew 11:25. Jesus gave thanks to the Father.
c) John 11:41. Jesus thanked the Father that He had heard His Prayer.
(This Second one reminds me that to Say Thank You should be a very natural and joyful part of our lives)
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Chris.
When Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian Church he wrote many things that are still very relevant for the Church all across this World today. We live in days where great emphasis is being placed on prophecies and miracle healing in many places. Whereas God definitely speaks through the Holy Spirit today and certainly God heals today, to emphasise on these things eventually creates chaos and cults.
