“My power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Cor 12:9
In thinking further about being weak, I noticed that most of the points
in the beatitudes in Matthew 5 are a description of weakness.
Jesus said,
Blessed are those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,
blessed are the meek (instead of those in control),
those who hunger (instead of those with resources),
those who are merciful (instead manipulating others),
those who are peacemakers (instead of being dealmakers),
those who are persecuted, insulted and lied about (rather than being able to protect their honor).
Praise be to You, Lord Jesus, for showing us the way in this,
as you, in your human weakness,
suffered emotionally when you could have decided to avoid it,
you suffered physically when you could have called on angels to deliver you,
you suffered spiritually when you could have come down from the cross and left us to what we deserved.
Instead, you chose to be weak,
to let the attacks of men and devils reach you,
flow over you,
defeat you in the moment,
so that you could triumph in the end.
Because of your willingness to be weak
You could fulfill the demands of justice.
You followed the unseen wisdom of God
and brought redemption, salvation, glory for all
who were to become your brothers and sisters,
and honor for yourself, which you will also share with us.
Power alone could not do it; power in weakness was the way. Praise be to you.
Picture: as we trust God, His power protects what we cannot.