In my weakness, He is strong
In 1 Corinthians 1:17 Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, and one of the things he said was that he was sent to preach the gospel, but "not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power."
Later in the same chapter (1 Corinthians 1:27) he says "but God chose the foolish.. God chose the weak .. God chose the lowly things .. the despised things .. the things that are not, to nullify the things that are .. so that no one may boast ..."
Pride is a sin that infiltrates that human heart. It is hard to shake and creeps in, even with the smallest of achievements. I don't think God is asking us to be spineless people with low self esteem, but I think He realises that it is difficult for us not to be prideful. So perhaps suffering and misfortune, can sometimes be faced with gratitude, because when we are feeling overwhelmed by the circumstances of our life, it is easier to look to Him, and to rely on His strength, to face life on His terms and not our own.
In addition, many of us often will pray for a miracle, but we never want to be in a situation where a miracle might happen. We don't need miracles when we are coping. We need them at the precipice. We need God to come through when we are faced with a threat, or with imminent danger. It is in our darkest hour that God has the opportunity to shine the brightest.
I hope you will be encouraged to draw close to God if you are going through a rough patch. He is our redemption, our fortress (Psalm 46:1) and our guide (Psalm 119:105), especially in times of need.
Best, S
Later in the same chapter (1 Corinthians 1:27) he says "but God chose the foolish.. God chose the weak .. God chose the lowly things .. the despised things .. the things that are not, to nullify the things that are .. so that no one may boast ..."
Pride is a sin that infiltrates that human heart. It is hard to shake and creeps in, even with the smallest of achievements. I don't think God is asking us to be spineless people with low self esteem, but I think He realises that it is difficult for us not to be prideful. So perhaps suffering and misfortune, can sometimes be faced with gratitude, because when we are feeling overwhelmed by the circumstances of our life, it is easier to look to Him, and to rely on His strength, to face life on His terms and not our own.
In addition, many of us often will pray for a miracle, but we never want to be in a situation where a miracle might happen. We don't need miracles when we are coping. We need them at the precipice. We need God to come through when we are faced with a threat, or with imminent danger. It is in our darkest hour that God has the opportunity to shine the brightest.
I hope you will be encouraged to draw close to God if you are going through a rough patch. He is our redemption, our fortress (Psalm 46:1) and our guide (Psalm 119:105), especially in times of need.
Best, S
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