What was Paul’s condition?

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He was weak, being dependent on Christ for all things; but he will live with Christ by the power of the almighty God being directed toward the Corinthians.

Here is the final statement of one of the principal themes of Second Corinthians. It is theme of life from death, strength from weakness.

Christ was crucified in weakness. He was brought lower than any man. Yet, through that weakness, that crucifixion, comes God’s power to save mankind. Now Christ possesses all authority and power in Heaven and on the earth.

The same is true of every Christian worker. God brings us low so that His glory may be revealed. God never shall allow the flesh of man to glory in His Presence.

God’s power shines through our weakness and frailty, our confusion and mistakes, being directed toward the people whom God is intending to bless and build up in Christ. Only as we are willing to be rendered helpless by the Lord can the work of the Kingdom proceed.

The wonderful aspect of strength from weakness is that although we are helpless, the power that is working through us and with us is omnipotent. God’s wisdom and power are more than sufficient to meet every challenge, to overcome every adversary.

Who can resist God Almighty?

If we will remain faithful we too will be raised at the appearing of Christ in glory. Then we will rule in authority and power, being coheirs with Him.