Problems and Provisions 3

II Corinthians 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

Paul speaks of a thorn in the flesh. We are not exactly sure what it was but we do know that it was a serious problem to Paul. With all of the great things God used Paul to accomplish Bad could very easily have become prideful. Paul explained that whatever this difficulty was it was a humbling situation.

We might be able to relate to Paul if we realize that even in the most faithful Christians lives there will be problems. We may not know why God doesn't take some things out of our lives but like Paul we must understand that God's grace is sufficient.

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