Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12 v 8 - 10: "For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong." - Apostle Paul.
There is never a situation nor condition which causes weakness in us that Jesus will ignore. The power of Christ will rest upon us to add His strength to our weakness. There have been many occasions when He added His strength to my weakness and the results were remarkable.
The enemy stirs up attacks against anyone or any church that starts fighting back. When we start to use our God-given authority to do what the first disciples could do, alarm bells ring in the throne room of Hell. When we get over the shock of increased persecution, undermining and weakness, we use our spiritual weapons of prayer, the Word, the Gifts to conquer and be victorious.
You see, Jesus wants the glory, not because He is in any way vain, but when He is lifted up He draws all men to Himself. We are but broken vessels through which He pours His love to a fallen world. The more broken we are the more useful we become to God's kingdom.
Those who have never been broken are like wild donkeys, very headstrong and not easy to persuade. They are full of themselves and need to be broken in so that all their self-aggrandizement can ebb out through the cracks and they become humble before the Lord.
There are many evangelists, pastors and televangelists who make millions out of religion. They call themselves Prophets having no understanding of how God feels about them living a jetset lifestyle while tending His flock. Especially starving, jobless, struggling people like the most African nations.
Far better that they would meet the needs of the poor and use their millions to uplift them. It may shock them to learn up yonder that they have already received their rewards and their bank accounts in Heaven are empty. The first disciples had all things in common. They shared everything and were in one accord about all things.
Paul knew that when he was at his weakest, Jesus within his heart would add His strength physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that he lacked nothing. This is the true riches, the treasure within that flows like a living fountain and goes as far as the Lord wills it to go. It's never our will, we must find His will and then our sails are set and He blows our boat to His chosen goal. It is available for everyone who recognizes and acknowledges that without Jesus we are without strength.
Jesus gives us a person to pray for who has an insoluble problem. Science, doctors, medicine, surgery cannot offer any real or lasting hope, great though they may be. We gather to pray and we have no clue as to what God intends for that soul, that life. We must put aside every thought and listen to His voice. We are weak in knowledge until we feel His presence among us and everyone adds the inspired visions, words of knowledge, words of wisdom, prophetic words and revelations He gives that brings light into that dark place.
We now know what the Creator has in mind and it strengthens our faith and confidence. He made this person and He loves him and has an answer that will deliver such a one from sorrow and pain. We know when the Lord has a plan because unusual things occur to confirm it, and there is an excitement within us that cannot be contained. It's the joy of the Lord, that strengthens us in our weakness.
So if you are in a weakened condition ask the Lord to add His amazing strength to your weakness. Feel His Spirit rise up within you and find yourself able to do the impossible. In John 10 v 10 He says: "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
The thief is Satan who hates God's creation, us, and can only hurt God by stealing our peace and joy, killing or destroying us. Jesus comes to turn the tables on him and give us life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father how mighty You are, and yet You are mindful of each one of us. You knew we would be weakened and You sent Jesus to turn that weakness into strength. Help us O Lord to receive Your pure strength to overcome the enemy, for ourselves and those around us. In Jesus' name. Amen.