APRIL 24
HELP IN OUR WEAKNESS
Romans 8:26-27
26 In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered. 27 He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God. (WEB)
In today's Bible passage, we read how the Spirit of God helps us in our weaknesses. While many of us would rather be strong, weakness is a foundational pillar of the Christian life. In 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, we read that God has chosen the world's weak things to shame the strong.
We are painfully aware of our inability to manage life independently when we are weak. When we are weak, we need to live a life completely dependent on the Godhead for our strength. The Apostle Paul received a revelation of weakness in 2 Corinthians 12 when he asked God to remove a thorn in his flesh. We don't know what that thorn was, but in response to his prayer, Jesus appeared to him and said these words (2 Corinthians 12:9)... “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (WEB)
After Paul discovered that real power is perfected in our weakness, he made this declaration in the last part of the same verse... Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. (WEB) The truth is when we are weak, then we are strong. How are we made strong? The Spirit of God helps us in our times of weakness!
The indwelling Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf when we don't know what to pray. The Spirit of the Son within us tells us that we are children of God and causes us to cry, "Abba, Father!" The Spirit of our Father speaks through us when we need to bear witness to those around us.
The more we are aware of and even embrace our weaknesses, the more we will see that when we are weak, we are strong. May the love of God dismantle anything in our lives that causes us to be afraid of being weak, vulnerable, and completely dependent on the life source of Almighty God, who has made His home within our hearts.
Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. (WEB)
26 In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered. 27 He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God. (WEB)
In today's Bible passage, we read how the Spirit of God helps us in our weaknesses. While many of us would rather be strong, weakness is a foundational pillar of the Christian life. In 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, we read that God has chosen the world's weak things to shame the strong.
We are painfully aware of our inability to manage life independently when we are weak. When we are weak, we need to live a life completely dependent on the Godhead for our strength. The Apostle Paul received a revelation of weakness in 2 Corinthians 12 when he asked God to remove a thorn in his flesh. We don't know what that thorn was, but in response to his prayer, Jesus appeared to him and said these words (2 Corinthians 12:9)... “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (WEB)
After Paul discovered that real power is perfected in our weakness, he made this declaration in the last part of the same verse... Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. (WEB) The truth is when we are weak, then we are strong. How are we made strong? The Spirit of God helps us in our times of weakness!
The indwelling Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf when we don't know what to pray. The Spirit of the Son within us tells us that we are children of God and causes us to cry, "Abba, Father!" The Spirit of our Father speaks through us when we need to bear witness to those around us.
The more we are aware of and even embrace our weaknesses, the more we will see that when we are weak, we are strong. May the love of God dismantle anything in our lives that causes us to be afraid of being weak, vulnerable, and completely dependent on the life source of Almighty God, who has made His home within our hearts.
Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. (WEB)