Weakness and foolishness

I am learning to rejoice in weakness, that is maybe the greatest revelation of all. Rejoicing in our weakness so that the power of Christ may rest upon us. His strength is perfected only in weakness.

In the past I saw weak people as objects to be pitied, and helped and encouraged, but "I the man of God" need to be strong!! This is totally wrong. The weak and foolish are not just people to be pitied and have compassion on, they are the very cornerstone of Gods kingdom. God has chosen the weak, so if I want to be strong I MUST become weak in my own strength. In 1 Corinthians the Lord is declaring all the strength and wisdom and power of man null and void and is forever declaring the very core values of the Kingdom, namely humilty, weakness....just like Jesus said "I Praise you Father, that you have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, but you have revealed them to BABES, so it was well-pleasing in your sight" ...hallelujah!!

Yes, as long as we think we can do it, we have no need for God's empowering, enabling in our life. It is when we recognize our limitations that we can step back and allow God to work.

Brother, methinks this is a lifelong challenge - not one that can be learned and will always become the norm. It is something that will require renewal on a daily basis because we think we are so very capable!

It also seems to me it is the basis for helping one to be teachable, to be submissive....It is when I allow God to be God and get me off that throne of self-will!

Edifying post, Daniel! Thanks for the reminder.

ginnyrose