In This Issue... Ephesians 2:8-9, Quotes by Michelle Cushatt & John Ortberg, Blog Posts & Article by Brandon A. Cox, J. D. Greear, and Rosario Picardo, Plus Song by Acts of Congress
2 Cor. 12:7 The Apostle has asked the Lord to remove a thorn in his flesh. He understood that the thorn was there to "keep him from becoming conceited." He asked the Lord again to remove the thorn in his flesh. In 2Cor. 12:9 Jesus tells Paul that He will not remove the thorn in his flesh because "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Paul finally accepted his thorn in the flesh and excelled in spite of it. To God be the Glory
Jesus Sufferring and the Reason why:
Mark 14:34 -41 Jesus deciples were with Him in The Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus asked them to "Sit here while I pray" He took Peter, James and John with Him. Jesus was troubled and deeply distressed, He told them "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch." He prayed "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will" Jesus prayed this prayer three times and then told His disciples, v42 Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."
The suffering of Jesus and Paul was one of final acceptance, they both went forward with what they would face. Paul a thorn in the flesh. This could never compare to what Jesus Christ faced: a crown of thorns, beatings beyound our comprehension and death by Crucifixon on a cross. He became the Savior of the world by His death and Ressurrection, and Ascention into Heaven to sit at His Father's right hand. Someday we will see Him face to face and we will see Him as He is. We will bow down and worship the One who gave His perfect life for us. What a Day that will be When My Jesus I shall see!
Apostle Paul: Suffering and Reason Why:
2 Cor. 12:7 The Apostle has asked the Lord to remove a thorn in his flesh. He understood that the thorn was there to "keep him from becoming conceited." He asked the Lord again to remove the thorn in his flesh. In 2Cor. 12:9 Jesus tells Paul that He will not remove the thorn in his flesh because "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Paul finally accepted his thorn in the flesh and excelled in spite of it. To God be the Glory
Jesus Sufferring and the Reason why:
Mark 14:34 -41 Jesus deciples were with Him in The Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus asked them to "Sit here while I pray" He took Peter, James and John with Him. Jesus was troubled and deeply distressed, He told them "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch." He prayed "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will" Jesus prayed this prayer three times and then told His disciples, v42 Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."
The suffering of Jesus and Paul was one of final acceptance, they both went forward with what they would face. Paul a thorn in the flesh. This could never compare to what Jesus Christ faced: a crown of thorns, beatings beyound our comprehension and death by Crucifixon on a cross. He became the Savior of the world by His death and Ressurrection, and Ascention into Heaven to sit at His Father's right hand. Someday we will see Him face to face and we will see Him as He is. We will bow down and worship the One who gave His perfect life for us. What a Day that will be When My Jesus I shall see!