Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Uno de los temas de Pablo a través del libro 2 de Corintios es que el poder de Dios se hace perfecto en la debilidad. En su primera carta, enfatiza que el poder, la sabiduría y la fuerza de Dios se demuestran en lo que normalmente se considera la debilidad, la humildad y la cruz (I Corintios 1:18-25). Pablo no era débil, recuerda de todo lo que sufrió para servir al Señor (2 Corintios 11:24-27). A su vez, sabía que aun con todo su talento y servicio, no era suficientemente sabio o fuerte como para hacer todo lo que era necesario en el Reino de Dios. Sabía, sin embargo, que cuando reconocemos nuestras debilidades, Dios la toma y la utiliza poderosamente para su propósito.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
One of Paul's recurring themes throughout 2 Corinthians is that God's strength is made perfect in weakness. In 1 Corinthians, he emphasized that the strength, wisdom, and power of God are shown in what is normally a sign of weakness and humiliation — the cross (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5). Paul wasn't a wimp — remember all that he endured and kept on serving the Lord (2 Corinthians 11:24-27). He just knew that even with all his training and talent, he wasn't skilled, smart, or strong enough to do all that needed to be done for the Kingdom of God. As folks compared him with those who were supposed to be stronger and better teachers, he didn't try to outdo them with his credentials — even though he could. Instead, Paul knew that when we recognize our insufficiency, God takes our weakness and uses it powerfully when we offer ourselves to him. Our lives must show that the "all-surpassing power" for ministry "is from God and not from us" (2 Corinthians 4:7).
Mi oración
Amado Padre Celestial, gracias por las veces que me has dado fuerza cuando me encontraba bajo prueba, dándome sabiduría en un momento difícil o en oportunidades cuando mis fuerzas no alcanzaban. Reconozco que me has salvado con tu gracia; pero cada día que te sirvo también reconozco que tu gracia sigue dando fuerza a mi ministerio. Gracias en el nombre de Jesús, Amén.
My Prayer...
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all those times you have strengthened me when I was under trial, given me wisdom in difficult situations, empowered me when I faced hardships, and used me mightily in opportunities greater than my ability to handle. I recognize that you saved and sustained me by Your grace so that I can serve in ways better beyond my natural abilities. Your glory and power enabled this to happen, so I praise and thank you in Jesus' name. Amen.
