Pastor's Blog (Page 33)
Weakness Points Ahead
For our final gleanings on weakness and its benefits we turn to the Apostle Paul — one who was keenly aware of his weakness and inadequacy. He used words like “always” and “constantly” when referring to the hardships he encountered. And then there was the constant plague of that debilitating thorn in his flesh. His summary is telling: …
Weakness as an Offering
When you hear the word offering any number of images or associations may flash through your mind: an offering plate an animal on an altar a gift appeasement guilt I think the truest depiction of offering comes to us from the magi who came to see the One born King of the Jews: After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground…
Weakness and Identity
When my boys were young I noticed they copied a lot of the things I did. If my hand was on my hip, so was theirs. If I was using a power drill, they’d use their toy power drill. When I’d crawl under my truck to work on it, they’d want to, too. They wanted to identify with me in as many ways as possible. Identification. It’s that fundamental part of…
Weakness and Discipline
In recent weeks I’ve been discussing with you the matter of weakness and looking to the Scriptures for the why of it all. So far we’ve covered these principles: 1. Weakness helps you realize your need for God’s strength. (read here) 2. Weakness is the canvas that best displays God’s strength. (read here) 3. Weakness may be a messenger from Satan to…
Weakness and Refining
In response to all the aches of life — headaches, backaches, and heartaches — we’ve been asking the question, Why weakness? Why do I so often lack sufficient strength of body, mind or spirit? According to the Scriptures, often it is Satan who invents and assigns disabilities, diseases, or deformities. But why does God allow this? One reason is for our…
Weakness and Pride
A week ago I helped my son-in-law change a tire. Something in my back must not have liked that idea. So I’ve been spending a lot of time since then looking at the ceiling. Weakness. Again. Why? So far we’ve covered these principles about weakness: 1. Weakness helps you realize your need for God’s strength. 2. Weakness is the canvas that best displays…