Weak but strong

For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10)

This is one of the paradoxical verses of the Bible: when I am weak, then I am strong. Only God's children will understand this. To the carnal mind this is nonsense. We are strong in times of weakness because, realizing our weakness, we turn to Him who is strong and receive strength from Him. He who thinks he is strong is actually weak because he is self-confident, and self-confidence, even a little, is sure to lead to defeat. Our enemy is very happy when we rely on ourselves instead of relying on God, because he knows that then we will surely be defeated.

From my diary,

June 1, 2023