2 Corinthians 11:16-33
Today's Scripture

In this passage, Paul defends himself against those in Corinth who think that Paul, because of his meekness, does not have the credentials to be an apostle. Although he is reluctant to do so, Paul lists ways we has proved that he is a devoted follower of Christ, and how many times he has suffered for Jesus. We read of some of this in the book of Acts, but several of these are not mentioned there--Paul receiving the forty lashes minus one five times--times he went hungry or naked or faced danger from bandits and rivers. How he suffered for Christ!

Yet in all these things, he boasted in his weakness--and how through his suffering and humility Christ is exalted. How many of us are willing to suffer so much, and turn our difficulties into triumphs for Christ's glory? Let's turn our disappointments and hurts over to God and allow him to use us in our pain. Then Christ is glorified and our faith is strengthened.
- posted by Suzi @ 4:32 AM