JUNE 12, 2012
Peacocks And Their Kin
Read: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
My strength is made perfect in weakness. —2 Corinthians 12:9
Male peacocks are resplendent creatures with iridescent blue-green
plumage and elongated trains tipped with “eyes” colored in hues of
gold, red, and blue. They are strikingly beautiful birds, but they have
ugly feet!
To be honest, most of us have some type of physical limitation. It
may be something we’ve borne all our lives or one we’ve recently
acquired.
Paul described his deficiency as a “thorn in the flesh” that kept him
humble (2 Cor. 12:7-9). Three times he asked the Lord to remove it,
probably thinking that he could then serve God better. But the Lord
assured him, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made
perfect in weakness.” Paul replied, “Therefore most gladly I will rather
boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
One of the ironies of faith is that God often chooses us to accomplish
His most important tasks despite our imperfections, not because of
our speaking ability, looks, or fitness for the task. Missionary Hudson
Taylor said, “God was looking for someone weak enough to use,
and he found [you and me]!” When we find our strength in Him, He
can use us in ways we could never imagine (v.9).
Lord, I have many weaknesses. Please show Your
strength through me by using me in whatever way
You please. May others see You at work in me and
praise Your name. Amen.
God’s strength is best seen in our weakness.
Source: Our Daily Bread 2012
