2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness…” (NIV)

DAILY READING • John 20:19-31; 2 Chronicles 32; Psalm 88

Adoniram Judson and his wife Ann, were among the first foreign missionaries in American history.
During the 18th century, they were serving in Burma when war broke out between the United Kingdom and Burma in 1824.
This war became a rough interruption to their missionary work as the Burmese army began arresting every foreigner in their nation accusing them of being spies.
One day, officers of the Burmese army burst into the Judson’s home. They threw Adoniram Judson to the ground in front of his pregnant wife and bound him with torture thongs. They then dragged him off to an infamous death prison at Ava.

After Adoniram was imprisoned, his wife Ann became a model of supreme courage. She gave birth soon afterwards and while nursing the tiny baby she was beset with raging fevers.
But despite her frail health, and the fact that she was the only Western woman left in an anti-Christian country at war with the West, she began to fight for her husband’s release.
Heedless to all threats against herself,
she rushed from office to office in desperate attempts get her husband freed.
The strength and tenacity Ann Judson displayed during this trying period was clearly beyond her. It could only have been divine grace. Eventually her prayers were answered and her husband was finally released. Though most of the other people imprisoned with him died, somehow the grace of God prevailed and he was preserved.

Adoniram and Ann Judson continued their ministry in Burma, and helped to lead many of the Burmese people to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Indeed the history of Christian missions is filled with such inspiring stories as the Judsons who through God’s grace survived great odds.

The truth is that when we are committed to serving God we will sometimes face situations that stretch us and test our spiritual strength.
Though it may not be such extreme situations like the Judsons, yet trials and tribulations are life’s examinations that every believer passes through.
However, no matter the challenge, we can always count on God’s sufficient grace to carry us through.

2 Corinthians 12:9, says “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness…”

The word “sufficient” means adequate for every scenario.
This means that there’s no situation in our lives that grace can’t address.
It doesn’t matter how formidable the trial, God is able to make all grace abound towards you, so that you having all sufficiency in all things might be able to overcome.

Though the challenge may seem bigger and greater, as you keep looking unto Jesus, you will eventually emerge victorious.

Jesus is called the author and the finisher of our faith. What He begins in us He is also able to accomplish.
He not only gives us the grace to start, He also gives us the grace to finish.

As we run life’s race , anytime we feel overwhelmed and feel we can’t go on, His grace shows up to carry us through to the finish line.

Indeed we are never alone. God is always there as our ever present help in times of need. He will never leave us nor forsake us.

If the odds seem against you, do not try to go on your own strength, rather tap into God’s sufficient grace through prayer and study of the Word.
Stay in the place of fellowship until you can feel His strength overtaking every weakness and moving you forward to victory.
Indeed when we rely on God’s grace, that is when we are at our strongest.

Today, no matter what you may be facing, you are not without hope or help. If you are tempted to get discouraged or give up, always remember that the greater One lives in you.
By His grace you can stand strong in the face of any trial.
Let the word of God be your strength and standard. When you have a consistent prayer and study life, there will be hidden strength within you.
Through the faith that comes from the Word you will certainly, always overcome the world.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to tap into Your sufficient grace through spending quality time in fellowship with You.
No matter any difficulty I may face, I know that surely by Your grace I will always overcome in Jesus Name.

QUOTE
When you make God your priority, God automatically makes you priority in His own plan. – WORDBITE 222.