For When I Am Weak, I Am Strong

FOR WHEN I AM WEAK , I AM STRONG
INTRO:
there is no mountain you can’t climb, no river you can’t cross, no giant you can’t slay and no challenge
you can’t overcome.
greetings ( magandang umaga muli po brothers and sisters.)

INTRO 2nd:
FROM WEAKNESS TO STRENGTH!
Even wondered why many of us says our weakness could be our strenghth and
•we can weakness becomes strength
Jesus came preaching a message of weakness rather the human

strength. This is because we are all weak in certain areas of our lives. We
have this in common.
We are united by the human condition.
•We all have areas of weakness. Everybody! Even Christians.

• Weakness reminds us that we are human. We are no better than anyone else.
• We are united by our common weakness. Mutual strengths produce competition but
mutual weakness produces unity.
Christ’s unique perspective on life teaches us that strength comes from

weakness. And Jesus should know. Not only did He came from a highly
marginalized part of Israel where prejudice was common and opportunities
were few, but He was also the Son of God who took human form. He was a
King Who took the form of a humble servant (Philippians 2:5-8).
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God,
did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation,
taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in
appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death,
even the death of the cross.
Then He served others as a Physician Who resisted those that considered
themselves spiritually elite - without need of a Savior – and focused His
ministry on sick people (Matthew 9:12).
When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a
physician, but those who are sick.
He taught us how to find a place of strength by taking a position of humility

and submission (Matthew 5:38-40).
You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a
tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on
your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and
take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.
Even humanity’s first encounter with the Holy Spirit is to convince us of our
faults and shortcomings so we can become Children of God (John 16:8).
And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of
righteousness, and of judgment.
And then, to illustrate its full truth, Jesus died on a cross, giving us a living
example of how to embrace our weakness and allow strength and power
can come from the most humiliating circumstances (Philippians 2:9-11)!
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which
is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of
those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and
that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God
the Father.
THIS ALL REFERRING TO THOSE WHO HAVE WEAKNESS AND FINDING

THEIR WEAKNESS
THI ALSO MEEEEEEEANS:
God’s Work in Our Weaknesses

In II Corinthians 12, Paul was recounting his experiences
with weakness. Writing to the Corinthian Church, Paul
said, “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the
abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given
to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted
above measure (V-7).”
What was this thorn in the flesh? Frankly, I don’t care. It’s
not important to me. Who was this messenger from Satan
that buffeted him? Again, I don’t care. It’s not important
to me, either.
What’s important to me is that Paul’s weakness had a

purpose. It was to keep him humble and depending on God.
It kept him from becoming another arrogant religious leader
who was impressed with his own intellect. This reminder of
his human weakness kept him depending on God’s grace like
everyone he preached to.
We are the most dangerous to others and ourselves when we

have just had our most powerful spiritual encounters. We
are the most vulnerable to spiritual pride and arrogance
when we achieve our greatest victories or receive our
greatest revelations.
To shield Paul from this kind of vanity, God allowed him to

have a thorn in the flesh.
A messenger.
A reminder.
A weakness.
So Paul prayed about it! “Concerning this thing I pleaded

with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.”
But it would not go away. When God finally answered him
He said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is
made perfect in weakness.”
Did you get that? Our weakness makes God’s strength

perfect!
This should give us hope!
It certainly did for Paul! Knowing that his weakness had a purpose and God’s grace was his
sufficiency, Paul embraced his weakness so that only God could be glorified.
His humanity was exposed and God’s grace was exalted!
So Paul explodes with enthusiasm saying, “Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my
infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Then he draws a powerful conclusion, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
How can this happen? How can we turn our weaknesses into God’s strengths? How can we
glorify God and His grace by embracing our weakness? Consider these three ways:
1. The strength of God rests upon us when we are HUMBLE enough to admit
our weaknesses.
-This should not be hard for us. Be honest. Listen to your conscience. You know that
there are many things that you say, think and do over a day’s time that are not as pure and holy
as they could be
2. The strength of God rests upon us when we are GRATEFUL enough to focus on the
Father’s grace.
-Loving God because of what He has done for us is the only adequate motivation for
serving Him - not guilt; not religion; not fear; not duty
3. The strength of God rests upon us when we are DETERMINED enough to rejoice in
spite of our weakness.
-No matter what, we can turn our weaknesses into strengths when we are determined to
rejoice in all situations. Paul said he would boast about his weakness and rejoice in infirmities,
reproaches, needs, persecutions and distresses.
And it all begins with weakness.
Something we all have in common!

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How can we turn our weaknesses into God's strengths?

How can we turn our weaknesses into God's strengths?

What are the three ways our weakness can become God's strength according to the passage?

What are the three ways our weakness can become God's strength according to the passage?

FOR WHEN I AM WEAK , I AM STRONG

greetings ( magandang umaga muli po brothers and sisters.)

FROM WEAKNESS TO STRENGTH!

Jesus came preaching a message of weakness rather the human

We are united by the human condition.

•We all have areas of weakness. Everybody! Even Christians.

Christ’s unique perspective on life teaches us that strength comes from

He taught us how to find a place of strength by taking a position of humility

THIS ALL REFERRING TO THOSE WHO HAVE WEAKNESS AND FINDING

God’s Work in Our Weaknesses

What’s important to me is that Paul’s weakness had a

We are the most dangerous to others and ourselves when we

To shield Paul from this kind of vanity, God allowed him to

So Paul prayed about it! “Concerning this thing I pleaded

Did you get that? Our weakness makes God’s strength

His humanity was exposed and God’s grace was exalted!

Then he draws a powerful conclusion, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

And it all begins with weakness.

Something we all have in common!

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