2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Paul was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell.
I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses.
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.
In order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.
We know of three early visions from Acts:one on the Damascus road(9:4);at house of Judas(9:12);and in the Temple at Jerusalem(Acts 22:17).
A man in Christ:Christian, Paul is speaking of himself.
The third heaven is Jewish expression meaning to be actually in the presence of God. Paul is describing the most sublime(崇高) experience imaginable.
Why?
Because Paul has been before the Lord, so can boast,but he doesn't boast himselfeexcept about his weakness.
God is my victory. I am weak but my Lord is stronger and powerful.
God's grace is sufficient for me.
How?
Why should I worry, God is me shield,me salvation, my victory and my hope..
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