2 Corinthians 12:9

STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS

‘My strength is made perfect in weakness.’

2 Corinthians 12:9

How can I get this strength?

I. In answer to prayer.—‘They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.’

II. It is found in the study of the Bible.—Dr. Doddridge was one day greatly depressed, his very heart desolate within him. But he passed the open door of a cottage, and heard a child reading, ‘As thy days so shall thy strength be.’ It was like life from the dead. He went on his way rejoicing. But we should read God’s Word with care and diligence. We cannot see the beauty of a country if we only hurry through it in a train. If we would lay hold on God’s strength, we must wrestle with the Bible, as Jacob wrestled with the angel. So shall our empty, fainting heart be filled with the strength of Christ.

III. It is imparted at the Holy Table.—For Christ still makes Himself known to His people in the breaking of bread. And His people still feed on Him in their hearts by faith.

IV. It is gained in the communion of saints.—For Christ is as truly present when two or three are gathered together in His name as when He walked on the hills of Galilee, and healed the sick and raised the dead. And His Presence is the blessing.

Rev. F. Harper.