The Christian's infirmities
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"But He said to me—'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.'
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses—so that Christ's power may rest on me!" 2 Corinthians 12:9
The Christian's infirmities are many and very painful!
They often discourage, deject and cast him down!
They hinder him in every duty,
mar his best performances, and
give Satan an occasion against him.
Few have learned the happy art of boasting in their infirmities—so that the power of Christ may rest upon them.
And yet it is—that our infirmities . . .
render the Saviour so necessary for us,
and endear Him so much to our hearts!
His power is put forth in our weakness. It is only in His strength, that we can overcome. We can do nothing good without Him; but through Him we can do all things.
The power of Jesus resting upon us will . . .
shelter us amidst all the storms of life,
protect us from all real danger during our journey home,
refresh us amidst all the toils of this dreary land,
give us rest in our most wearisome hours, and
keep us safe until we are beyond the reach of foes!
The power of Christ overshadows His people in their seasons of trial—as a tent the weary traveller in the dry and barren desert.
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