The Thorn in the Flesh

[Christ4Ever]

even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:7-8 NLT

One of the great mysteries in the Bible is the apostle Paul’s “thorn in the flesh,” which he also called “a messenger from Satan to torment me.” It’s not certain whether this thorn was a physical issue, a spiritual enemy, an emotional affliction—or something else. Whatever it was, Paul acknowledged that God was it to “keep me from becoming proud.”

Paul’s response to his “thorn” was perfect. He didn’t complain—he simply asked God to remove it but submitted himself to the Lord’s will. God didn’t remove the thorn, and in the end, Paul could boast in his weaknesses and acknowledge that it allowed the power of Jesus to work through him.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, when I pray for relief but You allow my “thorn in the flesh”—be it a physical problem, spiritual opposition, or other issues—remind me that You have a purpose for all things and that Your grace is sufficient for me and that You work best through my weaknesses.

 

[Garee]

even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:7-8 NLT

One of the great mysteries in the Bible is the apostle Paul’s “thorn in the flesh,” which he also called “a messenger from Satan to torment me.” It’s not certain whether this thorn was a physical issue, a spiritual enemy, an emotional affliction—or something else. Whatever it was, Paul acknowledged that God was it to “keep me from becoming proud.”

Paul’s response to his “thorn” was perfect. He didn’t complain—he simply asked God to remove it but submitted himself to the Lord’s will. God didn’t remove the thorn, and in the end, Paul could boast in his weaknesses and acknowledge that it allowed the power of Jesus to work through him.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, when I pray for relief but You allow my “thorn in the flesh”—be it a physical problem, spiritual opposition, or other issues—remind me that You have a purpose for all things and that Your grace is sufficient for me and that You work best through my weaknesses.

Hi I would offer the thorn is the letter of the law "death" .

It pricked Paul's conscience when murdering's Christians .Same kind Jonah kicked against

Better things accompany salvation

Hebrew 6: 7-9For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.;For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Judges 8:7 And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers. sarcastic (tear flesh )

Genesis 3:18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;

Luke 8:7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

Thorns. . . resisting the authority of Christ's Law

 

[Bill]

even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:7-8 NLT

One of the great mysteries in the Bible is the apostle Paul’s “thorn in the flesh,” which he also called “a messenger from Satan to torment me.” It’s not certain whether this thorn was a physical issue, a spiritual enemy, an emotional affliction—or something else. Whatever it was, Paul acknowledged that God was it to “keep me from becoming proud.”

Paul’s response to his “thorn” was perfect. He didn’t complain—he simply asked God to remove it but submitted himself to the Lord’s will. God didn’t remove the thorn, and in the end, Paul could boast in his weaknesses and acknowledge that it allowed the power of Jesus to work through him.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, when I pray for relief but You allow my “thorn in the flesh”—be it a physical problem, spiritual opposition, or other issues—remind me that You have a purpose for all things and that Your grace is sufficient for me and that You work best through my weaknesses.

Excellent !!!