Facing the Storm with Jesus - Part 2

“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

Let us take a cue from Paul, and understand what suffering for Christ is all about. May our hearts understand that with Jesus in our boat, we can face any storm. May we not begin to look down on anyone going through the storm, and think the one's faith is weak. God calls each one to a peculiar journey.

When Ananias was being sent to Saul (Paul), God made Paul's call to suffer for Jesus very clear - But the Lord said to Ananias,“Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Acts 9:15-16

Paul's journey was therefore tainted with pain and suffering. That was his cross to carry, and he gladly did so.

So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Let us become like the song writer who went through a great loss, losing his entire family to a shipwreck, and yet was able to sing -

When peace, like a river, attended my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. May we learn to die to self - Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity.John 12:25

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