"The Sufficiency Of Grace" 

At Men's Bible Study we recently viewed the movie, "Paul, The Apostle". A rich and moving depiction of Paul's final days in a Roman prison, where Luke visits him to treat his wounds, share faith together and begin to draft parts of The Acts of the Apostles, before Paul's execution. The following verses are key to understanding the characterizations in the film. After reading this passage, consider watching the movie. Well worth your time, considering how much drivel we can consume through the TV. 

2Corinthians 12:7-10 "And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, and reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, and distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." (Read it again, it is clearer the second time.)

May the Lord add His blessing to your reading of His Word.
For His grace is sufficient for you too.
Pastor Fred