God's Glory Church

“My grace is enough for you, because My power is exercised in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Granger McCoy is an artist who studies birds and creates their sculptures. In his works, he strives to convey the grace, fragility and strength of these amazing creatures. One of his works is called “Recovery”. It shows only one right wing of a pintail duck, extended in a vertical position. Below, on the plaque, there is a description: “The swing is the moment of the bird’s greatest weakness, but also the moment when it gains strength for further flight.” And then Granger quotes a verse from the Bible: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9).

The apostle Paul wrote these words to the church in Corinth. Experiencing difficult times, he begged God to remove what he called “a thorn in the flesh” (v. 7). It could be a physical ailment or a spiritual confrontation. Like Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Luke 22:39-44), Paul asked God three times to relieve him of his suffering. But the Lord said that they are necessary for the power of grace to live in him. The apostle learned an important lesson: “For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor. 12:10).

Oh, these thorns that remind us of our weakness! How we want to get rid of them! But, like a bird gathering strength for further flight, we too find God’s strength to overcome all that we face. His power becomes ours.

Where do you feel weak today? How can you gain God’s strength in this “weakness”?

Heavenly Father, give me Your strength to overcome all that lies ahead.

Author: Eliza Morgan