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2 Corinthians 12: 7-9<\/strong>, \u201cTherefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, \u201cMy grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THORNS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We all face obstacles in our lives. The easy parts are when the car breaks down, or the furnace fails, we know who to call. There is a point specific solution that meets an immediate need. As we mature, we expect these problems; products fail and need to be fixed or replaced. But what do we do when aspects of our lives seem to be failing us? What do we do when the ways of the world invade our peace?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, every time I witness a strong person I want to know: \u201cwhat darkness did you conquer in your story? \u201cmountains do not rise without earthquakes. \u2013 Katherine MacKenett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life\u2019s problems are like splinters under our skin. If untreated, it starts to fester. The small splinter becomes an irritant we can\u2019t ignore. Sometimes our irritation with the splinter worsens as we scratch, poke, and dig at it until it becomes infected. Life is always giving us splinters; Paul called them thorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul\u2019s thorn was opinioned to be one of several things; sickness (Galatians 4:15), emotional turmoil about the churches (2 Corinthians 2:4), his false opposition (2 Corinthians 11:3-5), a speaking disability (2 Corinthians 10:10), or possible demonic opposition (1 Thessalonians 2:18). It is not that any of these were given to him by God; he called them a messenger from Satan. But to Paul\u2019s credit, he recognized that God could use them to make him a stronger representative of the Gospel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deuteronomy 31:8<\/strong>, \u201cIt is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INFECTION OF OUR WORLD VIEW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How do we accept the challenges presented to us daily and turn them into lampposts for the Gospel? This seems so counter-intuitive. In the middle of a bad day, how do I stop fixating on the issues and start reflecting on the good news? I don\u2019t know about you, but most of my issues revolve around someone\u2019s personal agenda; they have or haven\u2019t done something that has caused a problem for me. Maybe it is the way someone twists the Gospel to meet their political agenda. Or maybe it is an issue of recurring ache or pain that never goes away. Maybe it is a constant feeling of not measuring up to our or someone else\u2019s expectations. We all have to deal with what Paul would call \u201cthorns.\u201d We all have aspects of our lives that fester and infect our world view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 46:1<\/strong>, \u201cGod is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we are in the middle of one of life\u2019s storms is the perfect time to reflect on Christ. Christ allows, endorses, and even creates these opportunities to demonstrate our need to depend on Him and how He can be glorified through its resolution. In the middle of these storms, God looks for us to call on Him. And when we do, He does not disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 50:15<\/strong>, \u201cCall upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINDING A CURE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We need to find ways to take world\u2019s weaknesses and shortcomings and make them our personal strengths. Glorifying Christ by using the circumstances we are in to overcome the obstacles put before us. Demonstrating to others that we can not only endure but prosper within adverse circumstances through Christ’s grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romans 12:12<\/strong>, \u201crejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need to take this moment in time to reverse our fortune. Knowing that God\u2019s plan for us is to prosper, not destroy, should give us the confidence to distance ourselves from self-incrimination and fear to embrace the opportunity to show grace. Situations that could be seen as opportunities to demean or diminish us can become launching pads for us to show our confidence in Christ\u2019s redeeming grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John 16:33<\/strong>, \u201cI have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not us that overcomes the worldly issues around us; it is Christ. And in Christ, we have the assurance that He will do just that. If we want to be a positive Christian example to the people around us, we need to do it during our times of adversity. It is our time to rise to the occasion. It is our time to change the world around us one person at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaiah 54:17<\/strong>, <\/strong>\u201cNo weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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