A Message from Our Leader 
Bishop Jefferson reminds us that this is a time of divine separation, a time to humble ourselves and seek God’s face with a spirit of expectation. As we do, we can trust that God will meet us in a profound way, healing our hearts, renewing our minds, and positioning us to carry His fresh anointing into the next season of our lives. Let this be a time where we set aside every weight that so easily besets us, where we turn away from distractions and press into the presence of God with fervency and faith. ✨
Intercessor: Evang. Rebecca Joseph
Scripture: “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
🙏🏽Prayer Topic: Strength in Weakness
📚 Prayer Focus: Pray for God’s grace to be evident in your life, especially in areas of weakness
📖 Key Verse:
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV)
📜 Background Context:
The Apostle Paul wrote 2 Corinthians to the church in Corinth, addressing various challenges and his personal experiences. In this passage, Paul shares how he pleaded with God to remove a “thorn in the flesh” (a specific, ongoing struggle or trial). Instead of removing the thorn, God assured Paul that His grace would sustain him and that His power is most evident in human weakness.
💡 Lesson Points:
1️⃣ God’s Grace is Sufficient
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Deeper Insight:
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When we face trials, weaknesses, or limitations, God provides grace to endure.
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“Sufficient” means it is enough—God’s grace fills every gap where we fall short.
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Example: Just as manna sustained Israel in the wilderness, God’s grace meets our daily needs.
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Reflection Question: Are you relying on God’s grace in your struggles, or are you trying to manage them in your own strength?
2️⃣ God’s Power is Perfected in Weakness
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Deeper Insight:
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Weaknesses humble us and make us aware of our dependence on God.
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It is in our moments of inability that God’s ability is displayed most clearly.
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Example: In the story of Gideon (Judges 7), God reduced his army to just 300 to show that victory came through His power, not human strength.
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Reflection Question: How can your weaknesses become an opportunity for God to reveal His power?
3️⃣ Boasting in Weakness Brings Glory to God
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Deeper Insight:
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Paul teaches us to embrace our limitations because they become platforms for God’s work.
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Instead of hiding or being ashamed of weaknesses, Paul “boasts” in them because they lead to reliance on Christ.
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Example: Think of a cracked clay pot that allows light to shine through. Our imperfections allow Christ’s light to be seen in us (2 Corinthians 4:7).
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Reflection Question: What weaknesses can you embrace today as a way to show God’s strength?
🔧 Practical Applications:
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Pray for Grace: When facing challenges, ask God for His sustaining grace instead of simply asking for the trial to be removed. 🙏🏽
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Shift Your Perspective: See your struggles not as obstacles but as opportunities for God to display His power in your life. 🌟
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Share Your Testimony: Be open about how God’s power has worked in your weakness—it can encourage others to trust Him. 🗣️
🙏🏽 Conclusion: Strength in Weakness
Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us that God’s grace is more than enough to sustain us in our weaknesses. When we stop relying on our own strength and allow God’s power to shine through our struggles, we glorify Him and inspire others to trust in His sufficiency. Embrace your weaknesses today, knowing they are opportunities for God’s strength to be revealed.