My Weakness... His Strength - 2Cor. 4:7

From 4/4/2007 reading:

"But this precious treasure--this light and power that shines within us--is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak bodies. So everyone can see that our glorious power is from God and not our own." 2Cor. 4:7

What a perfect plan! We always say, "Why would God choose us to spread such an important message to the entire world? Basically BE the Jesus that they see? Won't they just see the weaknesses and failures and criticize us for that--use it as an excuse to NOT come to Christ?" Possibly. But there is an answer, and Paul outlines it perfectly in 2Cor. 4. God wants his glory to shine through us, and it is our weaknesses that actually MAGNIFY the evidence of his presence in us. The Holy Spirit is a VERY bright light shining in a dark place. If people choose to not see it, Satan has blinded them and they are perishing. Otherwise, the Holy Spirit should be easily seen as it radiates out of our weak and perishable bodies.

Jesus, help me to ALWAYS be willing to allow you to be seen instead of me.

Today's reading: Judg. 19-21; 2Cor. 4