Paul made a very logical argument for Christ grace over his works by first telling of his encounter with God. He describes it as being called up to the third heaven, "paradise." But he refused to boast about "these surpassing great revelations."
Instead Paul continues to boast of his weaknesses and God's greatness. Paul explains that God showed him His weaknesses to make him a better follower. God let Paul experience so much pain...that Paul was crying out ...pleading with Him to remove the torment. But looking back...Paul insinuates that it was the best thing that ever happened to him. In fact he now delights in the insults, the difficulties, the hardships.
Paul says that Christ's power is made perfect in those weak moments...when he was most dependent on God. Paul ends up the appeal by saying, "when I am weak, then I am strong."
Do you delight in your weaknesses?
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