“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.” 2 Cor. 12:10.
We all want to be on the winning team, don’t we? That’s why millions of people filled out the stadium cheering their teams to Victory during match days. And it’s why millions more watched the live telecast. That multitude include myself. Success is a lousy teacher. It makes smart people think they can’t lose. That’s the problem with winners. Once you think you can’t lose, you feel invincible. At that point, you’re about to become a loser. You just don’t know it yet. You can win too much, too soon, too easily. Before long you prove the old adage that it’s just a short step from victory to defeat.
For all the problems that losing brings, at least it cures the illusion of invincibility. When I say God prefers losers, I mean he prefers people who know their weakness, see their flaws, admit their mistakes, and cry out to him for help. God specialises in taking losers and displaying his power through them. If you pay some more attention to the Bible, you will notice some canning semblance amongst those God used. Noah got drunk. Abraham lied about his wife. Sarah laughed at God. Moses murdered an Egyptian. Rahab was a harlot. Gideon was fearful. Jephthah made a foolish vow. Samson had serious problems with lust and anger. Eli failed as a father.
The list is endless trust me, David was an adulterer and a murderer. Solomon married foreign wives who turned his heart toward idolatry. Elijah struggled with depression. Jonah ran away from God.
Peter denied Christ. Paul argued with Barnabas. James and John wanted special seats in the kingdom. All the apostles argued about who was the greatest. God prefers people who know their weakness, see their flaws, admit their mistakes, and cry out to him for help. If God chose only well-rounded people with no character flaws, it gives room for pride and being self conceited. Now that we all know we were not chosen because we are perfect, it naturally makes us humble and committed to God for continuous help. This is not a licence to engage in a lifestyle of ungodliness, but a call to humble yourself under the mighty hand of God, in due season, he will exalt you.
FURTHER READING:
“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.” 2 Cor. 12:9.
“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;” 2 Cor. 12:5.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, You spoke into nothingness and created the world. I speak into this day and declare that it will cooperate with Your plans and agenda for my life. Anything sent to frustrate Your purposes for this day is bound now in the name of Jesus and rendered ineffective. I declare that today is pregnant with destiny. I step out and win on all fronts, nothing is permitted to steal my joy or trouble my peace. On every side I’m surrounded with good news. Thank You, Father, for divine connections that advance Your kingdom. Lord, give me wisdom to excel in the name of Jesus. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Isa. 33:1-24.
Isa. 34:1-17.
Isa. 35:1-10.
Isa. 36:1-22.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“What You Can Walk Away From, You Have Mastered. What You Cannot Walk Away From Has Mastered You.”
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