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THE MINISTER OF WEAKNESS

II Corinthians 12:7-10

 

Weakness has been described as the failure in our ability to carry, to do, or to understand.

I. The Purpose of Weakness

Vs. 7 tells that weakness is given (this word indicates a gjft) as a messenger of Satan for the express purpose "...Iest I should be exalted above measure." (Too Big For My Britches)

II Cor. 1:8-9 "...not trust in ourselves, but in God..." God will put more on us than we can bear to get us to Himself.

II. The Principle Of Weakness

In vs. 8 Paul sought the Lord three times to remove this thing. Vs. 9 gives His reply to our weakness. "...My grace (the power to do and to be) is (perpetual present tense) sufficient (more than enough) for thee:..."

Vs. 10 teaches "... when I am weak, then am I strong..."

Vs. 9 tells us that we are made perfect (ability to ljft it and go on) by weakness through His strength.

We should "...glory... (reflect Him) in infirmities and in vs. 10 we should "...take pleasure..." (rejoice) also.

Vs. 9 tells us why - "...that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

IV. The Pinnacle Of Weakness

Romans 8:28 is the ultimate end for our weakness. It is God's desire in Vs. 29 that we should be conformed to His image.

Vs. 28- know - means by experience

Illustration: The working together is the same as the kneading of the dough. Biscuits are made of ingredients ,jf served alone (flour, lard, buttermilk), I cannot tolerate.  When they are all put together is it very likeable and desirable.

 

Sermon From Evangelist Tom Gilliam

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