Saint Paul
Thorn in the Flesh
Thorn in the Flesh
“Brothers and sisters:
That I, Paul might not become too elated, because of the abundance of
the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me…Three times I begged the
Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is
sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my
weaknesses in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. Therefore, I am content with weaknesses…for
the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, than I am strong.” (2 Corinthians
12:7-10)
Three times Saint Paul asks God to remove the thorn in his
flesh, three times Paul’s petition is denied.
Why? Why are any of our petitions
denied? Because God has a purpose for
the thorns in our flesh, a greater purpose, a higher purpose, His purpose, one we may never
know this side of eternity. But have faith
and trust, His “grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in
weakness.”
Saint Paul - Domenico Beccafumi
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