To keep me from becoming conceited
because of these surpassingly great
revelations, there was given me a thorn
in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to
torment me
( 2 Corinthians 12:7 *NIV )
Dear Addison,
It is believed that the "thorn" Paul was talking about was his
poor eye sight! After all it is known that Paul dictated almost
all of his letters (or Books) to the Apostle Luke to write for him.
Paul even made reference to his poor vision when he wrote;
See what large letters I use as I write to you
with my own hand! ( Galatians 6:11 )
It must have been very hard for the Apostle Paul to have such
poor eye sight for he stated that; Three times I pleaded
with the Lord to take it away from me. But he
said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for
my power is made perfect in weakness."
( 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 )
Isn't it wonderful my friend that God's Grace is there for us
as well! Therefore; Let us then approach the
throne of grace with confidence, so that we
may receive mercy and find grace to help
us in our time of need. ( Hebrews 4:16 )
So Addison, when you face difficulties in your life, try to be
like Paul, for he said; Therefore I will boast all the
more gladly about my weaknesses, so that
Christ's power may rest on me. That is why,
for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in
insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in
difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am
strong. ( 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 )
Now my friend; Grace to you and peace from God
our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
( Philenom
3 )
All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen
O. Addison Gethers
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