Luke 5:1-11 When I think of all my weaknesses I am always brought back to mind the Apostle Peter. I really love this guy. God used him for so much, but number 1 on my list is how God used him as an example. Through his words we see him in his strengths and we see him in his weaknesses. Contrary to the Bible, many people go to great lengths to hide their weaknesses. We don’t want others to view us a being weak. In fact, I was raised to believe that because of my family name I was strong and never weak. Weakness was thought to be a serious offense in my family as well as with many families that are from my culture. Yet, when we draw from the Word our culture begins to change completely. We see this so well with Simon Peter. Once he knewwww who Jesus was he boldly declared himself a sinner. When I say knew I am referring to a place of no doubt. The place of true clarity that came after witnessing the power of God in Jesus as their nets became full! You see there’s a knew, where you kind of believe what everyone is saying and there’s a knewwww, where you know these things to be true for yourself. What draws me in is how Jesus never told him to go and sin no more. I mean, this is one of Jesus’ sayings that He often declared to the people. I’m healed – go and sin no more, I’m made whole – go and sin no more, I'm forgiven - go and sin no more. But Simon Peter boldly stated to Jesus, “Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord” and Jesus didn't tell him to go and sin no more. Say what? Okay, so Peter is a sinner. His weakness exposed boldly. And then later we see his sin when he lies claiming no knowledge of who Jesus is. [(John 18: 25 “And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.”] His weakness exposed over and over again to the count of 3. Can this be true?! Peter whom we look up to as the ultimate Apostle boldly telling a lie? Listen. Peter was but a mere man. His weakness at this time and from the time he first met the Son of God shows us how sometimes we really need to have patience. There are deliverances that comes swiftly, “Go and sin no more” and deliverance that come through a process of growth, maturity and time. Peter’s deliverance from sin happened over a period of time. He continually evaluated himself and these evaluations took him from a place of milk to a place of meat. Why was this? Because Peter was constantly seeking the things above. His desires towards knowing Jesus while He was walking upon this earth and after He ascended grew more and more daily. It was Peter that said, “He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Cor. 12) As a person belonging to Christ we must stop judging weaknesses. We need to stop seeing weakness as being a flaw. This is the way the world thinks. Weakness is a plus in the kingdom of God! Weakness means God has room to show His strength! It means we have room for the glory of God! It means God has room to create!!! Yes God we are all weak in some area of our lives and we ask that You use those areas for Your creativity! Use them to bring the glory of God in us! Use them to show this world that Your light shines bright even in our weaknesses. You be the strength God! You be the glory!!! In Jesus’ mighty name! Amen! [Please take time today to read 2 Corinthians 12 and grab the strength of God today.] Be blessed! Evangelist Cheryl Owolabi (www.fearnotministries.com) #Create #InMyWeakness #FearNotMinistries #SharingIsCaring
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