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 Corinthians 12:9

When Paul was alive, other preachers were showing off their credentials. Paul, on the other hand, didn’t want to compete with them to show that he was the most impressive of Jesus’ disciples. Even though he had the religious training and Jewish background to silence his opponents, he preferred to talk about his weaknesses and how God had helped him overcome them. Let’s be careful about judging someone’s worth in ministry based on his or her resume today. Instead, let’s look for people whose lives have been changed by God’s grace.

 

Thought

When Paul was alive, other preachers were showing off their credentials. Paul, on the other hand, didn’t want to compete with them to show that he was the most impressive of Jesus’ disciples. Even though he had the religious training and Jewish background to silence his opponents, he preferred to talk about his weaknesses and how God had helped him overcome them. Let’s be careful about judging someone’s worth in ministry based on his or her resume today. Instead, let’s look for people whose lives have been changed by God’s grace.

 

Prayer

Almighty and loving Father, thank you for keeping me alive and giving me the strength to serve you in ways I never thought I could. Please help me be faithful in serving you, because I depend on your grace. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.