2 Corinthians 11:29; Who is Weak?

2 Corinthians 11:29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?

The Apostle Paul acknowledges his weakness, a weakness borne out of self-awareness and yet how that weakness became a strength in his life. Jesus said it well in Matthew 5:3-6 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. These were the underpinnings of his self-apprasial. He understood that in himself was nothing good.

He was speaking for himself and yet not for himself. He was speaking as an ambassador for his Lord Jesus Christ. And he was speaking of the manifold blessings that he received as a result of following his good Lord. It enabled him to suffer without flinching because there was a strength that his Lord imparted to him. And there was a message that he could impart, that is, his transformed life in Christ.

And yet he rightly understood that he was weak so that Christ may have the pre-eminence in his life. What a blessed life – And he was filled with the goodness of God so that his life may be such blessed – Matthew 5:7-10 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.Blessed arethe pure in heart: for they shall see God.Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

His sufferings came as a result of his walk with God. He willingly accepted his lot in life as he saw the marvelous grace of God transforming lives as He did for him. He was willing to bear the burden of the cross for the edification of the saints. What a life. A worthy mission. Amen.