Male peacocks are resplendent creatures with iridescent blue-green
plumage and elongated trains tipped with “eyes” colored in hues of gold,
red, and blue. They are strikingly beautiful birds, but they have ugly
feet!
To be honest, most of us have some type of physical limitation. It
may be something we’ve borne all our lives or one we’ve recently
acquired.
Paul described his deficiency as a “thorn in the flesh” that kept him
humble (2 Cor. 12:7-9). Three times he asked the Lord to remove it,
probably thinking that he could then serve God better. But the Lord
assured him, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made
perfect in weakness.” Paul replied, “Therefore most gladly I will rather
boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
One of the ironies of faith is that God often chooses us to accomplish His most important tasks despite
our imperfections, not because of our speaking ability, looks, or
fitness for the task. Missionary Hudson Taylor said, “God was looking
for someone weak enough to use, and he found [you and me]!” When we find
our strength in Him, He can use us in ways we could never imagine
(v.9).
Lord, I have many weaknesses. Please show Your
strength through me by using me in whatever way
You please. May others see You at work in me and
praise Your name. Amen.
God’s strength is best seen in our weakness.
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