The believer’s walk is not an easy path. There are rocks in the way, briars and overgrowth that all but choke out the hope that is within. Many faithful are victimized by challenges and the voice of the enemy every day.
Weakness can happen all of a sudden, without warning, and swirl you like the water near the opening of a drain. Who will share such a moment, such a faithless event? The pretense of strength prevents us from sharing the moments when we are overcome with a sense of weakness. We think, rather, that others will be helped and motivated if we share our strengths and victories.
Unfortunately, just the opposite may and does take place. Many are further discouraged by success stories because they use it as a measuring device and find that they do not measure up because they have fallen again. They become more isolated in their sense of failure. Little do they realize that behind someone’s stories of victories are the stories of weakness and failure.
It is these stories of weakness and failure that many believers need to hear. It is these stories that will encourage the greater number because they will then know what they are experiencing is a very normal and necessary part of the believer’s walk. They will know that what the world calls failure is a blessing for the believer. They will know that their strengths lie in their weaknesses.
“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
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This is a great read, thought-provoking and I agree 100%. I’m so tired of feeling as if I’ve got to put the best face forward all the time.
very well said
Thank you Butch for this. I was debating my article yesterday, wondering if I should have posted it. There are always articles and blogs that sound so sure and final on faith, as if the writer has everything all figured out. They sometimes make me feel as if I am the only one that ever has questions, and I wanted to write something that shows those who doubt that they are not alone. You have reassured me.
Loved this, Butch.
Wonderfully said!
so true! I remember growing up in awe of Babe Ruth when I was playing baseball…but it wasn’t until many years later that I learned how many times Babe Ruth actually struck out….seems like no one ever talked about those strikeouts and they never stopped him from swinging either!
Dear Butch, praise be to God that in our weakness is His Strength! We only need to lean on Him and walk every step of our Way with Him!
could you share an example where you were recently weak?
-mike
Doubt is a good one…Satan can get you doubting before you ever know he’s talking. Doubt, for me, is an ongoing battle.
Amen, Butch. Your words are a welcome balm this day.
Butch,
I am reminded of I Cor 10:13 – No temptation but that which is common to man…
We are all unique, but our experience is not. I find that to be both a great comfort and an anchor of faith.
Thanks for your faithfulness.
David