PLEASURE IN INFIRMITIES

“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”–2 Cor.12:10
A. W. Tozer wrote, “Before God can use a person greatly, He must allow that person to be hurt deeply”. While that might be debatable, you can’t deny the fact that some of the best people have been hurt the worst. Some of the most successful servants have been hurt deeply. And it’s not because God is mean, mad, or mistaken. It is out of His wisdom, with His love, and according to His perfect plan that He directs the affairs of our life. There is no need to worry that things are out of control or beyond our ability to endure. God’s Word gives us assurance that all is well–for our good and God’s glory!
Armed with assurance like that it is no wonder that Paul could rejoice in trials, speak of peace that passeth all understanding, and remain faithful to the finish. He knew God would keep that which he had committed unto Him against that day. Having suffered greatly Paul was steadfast and unmovable because he knew “that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28).
Dear friend what is said of Paul can be said of you. He was a mere man as you are, but he was fully devoted to a mighty God who can use our worst possible problems for the best possible purpose. Your pain is part of His plan and He who brought you to it will get you through it. He is able and willing to enable you.–HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346