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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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

In times like these, it’s easy to feel persecuted and to want to break under the pressure of the day. A pandemic, a high stress political landscape, environmental disasters, tensions within our country that ultimately result in tensions within our own families – all of these can very easily lead us into a place of frustration and even worse, abandoning our faith when all of it becomes too much to bear.

“My grace is sufficient for you…,” Jesus said. Oh, to fully understand and immerse ourselves into these six words. Sufficient grace. For you. Jesus has an abundance of favor, love and mercy with your name on it. Whatever the day brings, Jesus is right next to you offering you the best of his grace to build you up and bring you through to the other side.

“For my power is made perfect in weakness…,” Jesus said. When we feel defeated through all the insults, illness, and persecution by those who are supposed to love us, Jesus is there with all His might to build you up. Our weakness is the very thing that gives Him power. When we feel like we aren’t enough, haven’t done enough, and feel like we want to give up those are the times Jesus’ power is launching into action.

Rest in this, friends. Yes, we are called to the daily battle for our souls, but God has sent the ultimate warrior to fight with us. Our weakness perfects His power. Our humanity reveals the supernatural reign of God, the healing and newness we receive from His son, and the ability to build our faith through the Holy Spirit within us. We need the One True God and our current situation has revealed this in ways we’ve never before experienced.

Now is the time to share the good news of God’s grace and salvation. Imagine what you, as a Christian, have been going through recently. Now imagine someone who doesn’t know God experiencing all this year has handed us. Where is their hope and their strength? How do they look at their future and find any sense of calm or purpose? Not only has Jesus given us grace and mercy and strength to endure a season of uncertainty and despair, but He has also given us the call to share His grace with others.

Your salvation has yielded unimaginable benefits beyond everlasting life. Your salvation has given you hope in this life. When you have a friend like Jesus, you can be a friend like Jesus. His power gives you the strength to share His saving grace with others and they need it the same way you do.

Certainly, John 3:16 is where we start when we share the Gospel with others, but 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 is how we follow up to show the power and peace Jesus brings to our time on earth. This promise that illustrates His faithfulness and His deep understanding of the battles we face here. John 3:16 shows us how to receive salvation for eternal life through Christ. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 shows us how we benefit from salvation while we’re still in our earthly bodies.  

Salvation is available to everyone, but the offer of salvation must be shared. Prayerfully submit yourself to sharing the power and grace of God.

 "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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10