Don't Give Up!

We all face difficulty. We all face trials and set backs and disappointments. We all get knocked down from time to time. But the truth of the matter is that God, who is rich in mercy, offers grace.

Grace, theologically speaking, is defined as "God's unmerited favor." That's a good definition, but for me, not complete. Grace goes beyond just God's favor on my life. It is God's power at work in me to do the work He has called me to do.

Paul explains it very well in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. He talks about being given a "thorn in his flesh." What this was, we do not know, but he described it as "a messenger of Satan, to torment [him]". Paul goes on to tell us in this passage that he asked God three times to take it away from him. But God told him this, and I believe He says it to us as well; "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

That's the key folks. God's grace (His power at work in us to do the things He has called us and wants us to do) is sufficient to get the job done. And I believe from the rest of this chapter that God is in the habit of putting His people in situations where they are at their weakest so that His power can be more mightily on display!

So here is another reason to rejoice (as we talked about yesterday) and to press on and not give up! When the situations in our lives are at their darkest, God's grace is at its brightest! So keep going! Don't give up! And don't give in!

Please feel free to comment below or ask a question. And we'll see you Sunday!