Friday, March 19, 2021

THORNS

Was it some hidden desire, disease or sin? The Bible does not 
say,
But there was a "thorn in his flesh" that bothered Paul, so he’d 
pray.
God would not remove this, despite being all powerful and 
omniscient,
And, knowing a servant's weakness, said only, His grace was 
sufficient.
No one knows of the thorn in Paul's flesh, only why it was left 
neglected.
It was to show God's strength, which through a weakness was 
perfected.
Now, Paul had prayed three times about this thorn, he had dealt 
with it that long,
Though it was a weakness, he wasn't condemned for it, God’s 
grace being strong,
Knowing God would not let this weakness separate them 
must've been a relief.
That God doesn't condemn a believer's weaknesses, if in such a 
grace is belief.
Maybe, just maybe, Christians should think twice before holding 
others with scorn.
God's grace might be sufficient for them too, if a weakness to 
their flesh be a thorn.
So, before frightening another believer with any notions of 
hell's fires to burn,
Maybe we should remember that the merciful are blessed 
with mercy in return!

-Philip Kent Church

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