Sufficient Grace
Finding divine power in human limitation.
Paul's prayer and Jesus' response to his weakness.
The big idea
God's strength is made perfect and shines brightest in your weakness.
Opening scripture
“But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'”
What does “Sufficient Grace” walk through?
Sufficient Grace
2 Corinthians 12:9 · KJV
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
In plain English
But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'
Walking in Truth
Paul's letter to 2 Corinthians reveals the boundless depths of gospel grace. Paul's prayer and Jesus' response to his weakness. By applying this truth daily, our hearts find steady peace.
“God's strength is made perfect and shines brightest in your weakness.”
Pray
Father, thank You for the truth of 2 Corinthians 12:9. Let Your Holy Spirit empower me to walk in its light today. Amen.
Write it down
How can the truth of 2 Corinthians 12:9 shape your mindset today?
Abide in Grace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 2 Corinthians 12:9. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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