GOD'S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT!!! 2 CORINTHIANS 12
We sometimes regret taking so much time to come out the tomb the joy Lazarus lost, by not coming out sooner!!! My tomb was my life in the World, I regret taking so much time, to come out my self-sacrificing life in the World, now I know it was the love of God, that got me through!!! I have not drank since 1993 but one drink in 2005 the Honeymoon place we stayed at gives couples a bottle of champagne, my husband and I took one drink then poured out!!! We never or should I say I never regret pouring it out or wished I had drank it or anything else, thanks be to God for helping me!!! Wonder why I love God sooo much, The God Who got me through all my years of self-hatred, thank You my precious Father!!!
2 CORINTHIANS 12:2
I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 3 And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— 4 was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell. 5 I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. 6 Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, 7 or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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The passage from 2 Corinthians 12 highlights a profound spiritual truth that resonates deeply with many who have faced trials and personal struggles. The Apostle Paul’s experience of being caught up to the third heaven and enduring a thorn in the flesh demonstrates that God’s grace is a sustaining power even amid weakness and hardship. This scripture reminds us that human limitations and difficulties are not signs of failure but opportunities to rely more fully on God’s power. Many believers find encouragement in the idea that “when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). It teaches that embracing our vulnerabilities and imperfections opens the door for Christ’s strength to fill those gaps. Just as Reverend Hazel Mae shares her journey through self-hatred and overcoming addiction, countless others have found a new life by letting go of worldly hardships and surrendering to divine grace. This passage also invites us to reflect on the metaphor of coming out of a tomb, symbolizing new life, resurrection, and freedom. Like Lazarus, emerging from darkness into light represents a powerful transformation. For believers struggling with past regrets or ongoing battles, this transformation is possible because God’s grace can carry us beyond our limitations. In practical terms, embracing this scripture means acknowledging our weaknesses without shame and being open about the difficulties that shape our faith journey. It encourages humility and trust that God’s power is perfected through our challenges. Communities of faith can deepen their connection by sharing such stories and supporting one another through trials. Ultimately, 2 Corinthians 12 inspires hope and perseverance. It calls us not to boast in our achievements but to celebrate the sustaining grace that enables us to endure. Whether facing addiction, emotional pain, persecution, or hardship, this verse reassures believers that God’s grace is sufficient and that true strength emerges through reliance on Him.
