“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
I have always been fascinated by the Olympic games. Recently, I was watching some of the pre-Olympic qualifying events in preparation for the Winter Olympics. I recall seeing one of the athletes being hurt. Soon, they were surrounded by teammates and trainers helping them out of the competition area and into a safe area where they could be treated.
The moment stood out to me. The race stopped. The focus shifted. Strength was no longer measured by speed or performance, but by the willingness to receive help. In that moment of weakness, the athlete was not abandoned: they were supported.
Scripture reminds us that our spiritual lives often look similar. We spend much of our time striving to remain strong, capable, and self-sufficient. But there are moments when weakness interrupts us, seasons of exhaustion, uncertainty, or pain that slow us down and remind us of our limits.
Paul speaks of this reality honestly. When he pleaded for relief, God did not remove the weakness. Instead, He offered grace. My grace is sufficient. God’s strength is not displayed by eliminating every struggle, but by meeting us in the middle of them. Weakness becomes the place where God’s sustaining presence is most clearly experienced.
God does not turn away when we are hurt or struggling. He draws near. Just as the athlete was guided to a place of care, God meets us in our weakness, providing what we need to endure and heal.
If you are feeling weak today, physically, emotionally, or spiritually, take comfort in this truth: God’s grace is enough. You are not meant to carry everything on your own. His strength is made perfect not when we have it all together, but when we trust Him in our need.
Where are you feeling weak right now, and how might God be inviting you to receive His grace?
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