God's Glory Church

“I will rather boast of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Football player Christian Pulisic suffered several injuries that affected his career. He was very upset when he learned that he would not be in the starting line-up of the team in the semi-finals of the Champions League, but he told how God revealed Himself to him. “I always turn to God, and He gives me strength,” he said. “I feel the One who is always next to me. I don’t know if I could do anything without that feeling.” Pulisic ultimately made a big difference when he came on as a substitute and initiated a smart play that led to the win and secured the team’s continued championship. This experience taught him a valuable lesson: we can always see our weaknesses as opportunities for God to reveal His incredible power.

The world teaches us to rely on our own strength if we experience problems. Instead, biblical wisdom teaches that it is God’s grace and strength that will help us get through the most difficult circumstances (2 Cor. 12:9). So we can go forward with confidence, knowing that we are never alone in our trials. Our “weaknesses” become opportunities for God to reveal His strength, strengthening and supporting us (vv. 9-10). Through our trials, we can glorify God, thanking Him for His mercy and sharing our experience with others so that they too may experience His love.

When have you tried to overcome difficulties on your own? How to find strength in God?

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for being my source of strength and guiding me every day.

Author: Kimya Loder (guest)