Strength In Weakness

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. - 2 Corinthians 12:9

    Sinful men come to Christ by the almighty power of God’s irresistible grace. We come willingly and humbly because he has made us willing, by humbling our hearts to see our sin and helplessness, and his love, mercy, and grace, through the preaching of the Gospel. The same grace and faith that first brought us to Christ supports and comforts the child of God in all of life’s trials. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Gal 2:20).

    Those who do not look to Christ, separating themselves from the Gospel, look within themselves and to the world for comfort and therefore often despair. This should not be surprising, because there is no real, lasting, peace and assurance anywhere but in Christ and his Gospel. Believers are not immune to trouble and trials, but they have the constant and enduring promise of God in Christ and the Gospel that his grace is sufficient, and he will never leave or forsake us. Those that live outside and away from the Gospel have no promise of peace and help in life’s many trials. We do not come to Christ for our troubles to end; yet those who come to him, find in him strength and faith to persevere day by day.