_LIFE IN CHRIST_ ‘In Christ.’ 2 Corinthians 12:2 We are to believe that, if we have the faith to accept it, we are so completely united with Christ that God Himself sees us _ as one_—‘accepted in the Beloved.’ I. CHRIST IS IN YOU AS THE LIFE-BLOOD IS IN THE MEMBERS.—He moves and directs you as t... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE ‘THORN IN THE FLESH’_ ‘For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ 2 Corinthians 12:8 Whatever the exact nature of this affliction may have been, there is one poin... [ Continue Reading ]
_STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS_ ‘My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ 2 Corinthians 12:9 How can I get this strength? I. IN ANSWER TO PRAYER.—‘They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.’ II. IT IS FOUND IN THE STUDY OF THE BIBLE.—Dr. Doddridge was one day greatly depressed, his very h... [ Continue Reading ]
_A PERSONAL WORK_ ‘I seek not your’s, but you.’ 2 Corinthians 12:14 As if St. Paul would say, I do not want your silver, I do not want your gold, or even your praise, I want you; I want you for Christ. I. HE KNEW THE WORTH OF SOULS.—See what he says in 2 Corinthians 12:15: ‘And I will very glad... [ Continue Reading ]