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How God’s Strength is Made Perfect in Weakness

Introduction

As Christians, we often find ourselves trying to prove our strength and self-reliance. However, God’s promises teach us that our strength is limited and that we must lean on Him in times of weakness.

The biblical principle of how God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness is one that provides comfort and assurance even in the midst of life’s trials and struggles.

Throughout the Bible, we see how God’s plan involved using ordinary and seemingly weak people to accomplish extraordinary things. Moses, Jeremiah, Esther, David, and even Jesus Christ all faced moments of weakness, but they were all strengthened by God’s power.

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In this blog post, we will explore how we can experience God’s strength in our moments of weakness and surrender our weaknesses to Him.

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Understanding Our Weakness

To experience God’s strength, we must first acknowledge our weakness. This does not mean that we become hopeless or powerless, but it requires us to be humble, admitting that we cannot do everything by our own power.

In 2 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul talks about his “thorn in the flesh,” a weakness that made him feel inadequate and vulnerable. Even though he pleaded with God to remove it, God’s response was that His grace was sufficient for him, and His power was made perfect in Paul’s weakness.

Our weakness can come in different forms – spiritual, emotional, physical, or mental. It could be a chronic illness, mental health challenges, personal struggles, temptations, or facing a situation beyond our control.

The world tells us to power through and prove our strength, but God says that we should lean on Him for strength. As we admit our weaknesses to God, we invite Him to work in us and through us the power that we need to overcome.

God’s Strength is Made Perfect in Our Weakness

As much as we want to appear strong and self-reliant, the truth is that our strength is limited. And we cannot always fix or overcome our weaknesses. However, God promises to be our strength and help us when we need Him most.

In Isaiah 40:28-29, the Bible says, “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.”

God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness in several ways. First, as we acknowledge our weakness, we draw closer to God, and we depend on Him more. We learn to trust in Him as our source of strength and help instead of relying on our own understanding.

Secondly, our weakness provides an opportunity for God to use us in ways that we never imagined. Just like Paul’s thorn in the flesh, God’s power was made perfect in Paul’s weakness, and he was able to minister to many people in ways that were beyond his natural ability.

Lastly, our weakness helps us to empathize and relate to others who are going through similar challenges. It gives us an opportunity to show compassion, love, and support to others who need it.

Finding Comfort in Our Weakness

As we experience our weaknesses, we can find comfort in God’s promise that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. We can lean on Him just as the Bible says, “Cast your burdens upon the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall” (Psalm 55:22 NKJV).

As we seek God’s comfort, we can find peace in our circumstances, even when we are feeling weak and vulnerable.

One way to find comfort in our weakness is through prayer. We can pray to God, asking Him to provide us with the strength that we need to overcome our challenges. In 1 Peter 5:7, the Bible says, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

We can also find comfort in reading the Bible, which is full of stories of people who faced challenges and trials, but were able to overcome them through God’s strength.

Psalms, in particular, is a book that is full of encouragement for those who are feeling weak. Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

We must also remember that God never leaves us or forsakes us. In Hebrews 13:5-6, the Bible says, “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’

So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’” This should give us the confidence to lean on Him even more, knowing that His strength is more than enough.

Walking in God’s Strength

To experience God’s strength in our weakness, we must choose to walk in it. We choose to trust in God and not in ourselves. We choose to seek His guidance and wisdom in every situation. We choose to cling to His promises and His Word for comfort and encouragement.

We also choose to allow God to use us, even in our weaknesses, to bring glory to His name and minister to others.

As we walk in God’s strength, we will experience His peace, His joy, and His comfort. We will be sustained and strengthened through life’s challenges and struggles.

In Philippians 4:13, the Bible says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” As we trust in God, we can be confident that His strength is enough to carry us through all of life’s difficulties.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is essential to acknowledge our weaknesses and trust in God’s strength. As we do this, we draw closer to Him and experience His power working in us and through us. We can find comfort in knowing that God is with us in our moments of weakness, and His grace is sufficient to carry us through.

As we choose to walk in God’s strength, we can be confident that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

We can also use our experiences of weakness to empathize with and minister to those who are in similar situations. Let us surrender all our weaknesses to God and trust in His strength to carry us through.

Pastor Duke Taber
Pastor Duke Taber

Pastor Duke Taber

All articles have been written or reviewed by Pastor Duke Taber.
Pastor Duke Taber is an alumnus of Life Pacific University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
He has been in pastoral ministry since 1988.
Today he is the owner and managing editor of 3 successful Christian websites that support missionaries around the world.
He is currently starting a brand new church in Mesquite NV called Mesquite Worship Center, a Non-Denominational Spirit Filled Christian church in Mesquite Nevada.