“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. 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.” -2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (ESV)
Starting something new can fill one with a variety of emotions. You may be eagerly looking forward to what the future has in store, or you may be concerned about whether you will be able to tackle the challenge successfully. You may be filled with hopeful anticipation, or you may already be concerned about the work you will need to do. In addition, there is the rest of life to consider – with unpredictable twists and turns that may weigh you down.
Regardless of whether you are approaching a new season with joy or with trepidation, followers of Christ can be confident that whatever the future holds, that He will prepare and provide for what lies ahead. In 2 Corinthians Paul reminds us that it is when we are most aware of our own inabilities, that we are often most prompted to rely on God.
In the good times and the tough times, may we be fully dependent upon God for your strength, guidance and perspective. And may we be able to join Paul in saying, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
