The Power of Christ

I awakened at 5 a.m. with a burden I never seem quite able to shake. Perhaps I can liken it to the thorn that was given to Paul in 2 Cor 12. He asked the Lord three times to remove the thorn and it was not removed. An answer was given though. The Lord told him "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness". We often cannot remove the "thorns" in our lives. In Paul's case it was something that vexed him so that he wouldn't become too prideful. I can't explain what the case is in my situation but I can say that the answer is always given. The Lord's grace is over our weaknesses. Through Him we are given the power to overcome our burdens and weaknesses. In fact, we can glory in them because God's power is much greater than anything we can experience on earth! The Lord prefers to release His power when we are at our weakest state. So being weak is actually to our benefit. 2 Cor 4:7 tells us that we have this treasure in earthen vessels so that the excellency of the power of Christ might be revealed. It's through our weak human strength that God's power is best revealed. May we pray that His power be made manifest in our weaknesses.