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Jul 8, 2013 · God, in His great wisdom, denied Paul’s prayer request, informing Paul that He would give him the grace—or divine enablement—to cope with his new weakness. God loved Paul enough to give him what he needed, and the Lord needed Paul to be weak, so that he would learn to rely on the Lord and not himself.
Jul 24, 2006 · If you ever find fault with God in your suffering, I suggest you go back to the apostle Paul and learn how to bow down. What was going on? We have to figure this man out.
Jul 2, 2016 · Shortly after Paul was saved God asked a man named Ananias to go see the future Apostle. The Lord had already informed a rather fearful (reluctant) Ananias that Paul was to be a “special vessel,” an unusual servant of God.
Sep 26, 2023 · Paul endured much hardship during his time on Earth. And he found the strength to persevere in his calling because he discovered that God’s grace is sufficient, and God’s “power is perfected in weakness” (2 Cor 12:9).
Feb 6, 2022 · To the apostle Paul, even persecution, hardships and life itself became experiences to glory in, because of the intimate fellowship they brought with Christ in His sufferings (Romans 5: 3; Colossians 1:24).
Mar 4, 2024 · Paul’s response to suffering was not to buckle under the weight of circumstance but to realize Christ has called His church to endure hardship (John 16:33; Luke 14:27). Paul said that he rejoiced because in his flesh he was filling up what was lacking in Christ’s afflictions (Colossians 1:24).
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May 2, 2021 · Paul faced many challenges that are listed in 2 Corinthians 4:8-12; 6:3-10, and 11:23-28. According to these verses, Paul was hard-pressed on every side. He was perplexed, persecuted, struck down, and delivered to death. He was put in prison. He faced riots. He had to go many nights without sleep. He was often hungry and thirsty.