Heralds Digest

  “ Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” II Corinthians 12 : 8 - 9 NKJV Reflecting on the excesses of Elisha, the man with the double portion of the power on Elijah, it is easy to discover why the perfect plea in every believer’s relationship with God is grace. Having enjoyed the abundance of revelation and exposure to the glories of heaven, Apostle Paul was buffeted by pain towards embracing the sufficiency of God’s grace. Grace brings a man from being a FIEND to being FRIEND with God. Little wonder “ He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, The king will be his friend (Proverbs 22 : 11 )” advances the (1) Foundation of His grace - which is salvation of souls, and NOT sycophancy - John 3:1-3; (2) Righteousness b...

  “ Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. ” II Corinthians 12 : 8 - 9 NKJV In God’s economy of usefulness for service, burden bearer and bounty buzzer often wear interchangeable identities. Apostle Paul had a burden or thorn in the flesh that annoyingly refuse to go away, despite his consistent confidence in the ability of God to make the burden disappear. Yet, God’s response  “ My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness ” remains a profound principle of bounty buzzing from burden bearing. Human ego and pride would prefer to use bounty buzzing on the basis of personal intelligence, inspiration, and industry. Unfortunately, this human economy of usefulness is not acceptable to God. When God says...