Ruth's Ramblings

Paul's comfort

(and mine)

My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. (2 Cor. 12:9)

I always thought it strange that Paul would wish thorns/weaknesses/distresses upon himself (what is there to boast about?). Then I began to realize lately (strangely) that it is my heart's cry as well. What would bring me to total humility, submission, dependence? A bit morbid in the eyes of the world, but I realize that there's nothing more that I want than true intimacy with my Creator, my Redeemer, my Defender, my Rewarder. And it isn't until the floor is pulled up underneath me, when I realize what (and who) really matters. For that I am grateful, and there is where I find true rest, comfort, strength, contentment.

Posted by Ruth at 12/08/2004