Glory in Infirmities 2 Corinthians 11:30

Paul the apostle told the church members in Corinth about difficulties he faced as he shared the gospel of Jesus Christ, and he asked, “Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?”. In chapter eleven and verse thirty of Second Corinthians, Paul told the church members, “If I must needs glory, I will glory” in “infirmities” where we read:

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

The verse begins, “If I must needs glory, ...” Paul began with the words, “If I must needs” which refers to “whether it is necessary, behooves and is right and proper for Paul”, “glory” or “vaunt, boast, joy and rejoice”. Paul considered whether it was “necessary” for him to brag or “boast” about that which he will declare.

The verse goes on to say, “I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.” Paul added the words, “I will glory” which means “Paul would vaunt, boast, joy and rejoice” “of the things which concern” which means “that and those events which belong to” “mine infirmities” which refers to “Paul's weaknesses, want of strength and capacity requisite”. Paul would only allow himself to “boast” in his “weaknesses”.

When we think through these words of Paul, we discover his humility as a servant of Jesus Christ. Though he was one of the greatest apostles of Jesus, yet he only “boasted in his infirmities”. When Jesus is seen from the proper perspective, humility rises and all “boasting” of personal performances and duty fades. Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and all “glory” should be unto Him for the great things He has done in everyone who believes and trusts in Him. Let all other “boasting” be solely in the “infirmities” which accompany believers as well.

Next time Paul tells the church members how the “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” “knows that I lie not” and more, so read ahead, and we shall join together then,

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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