Grace Through Our Thorn
Pastor Dennis Lee expounds on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 to demonstrate how God uses suffering and weakness as a means of grace to strengthen believers spiritually. Through exegetical reflection on Paul's "thorn in the flesh," Lee explores the paradox of finding strength in weakness and the role of affliction in Christian sanctification and growth.
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take...
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