A Sober Self-Assessment: The Foundation of Servant Leadership in 2 Corinthians 12:11–12
In 2 Corinthians 12:11–12, the Apostle Paul confronts a profound injustice. Having established the Corinthian church through tireless...
When Confidence Meets Humility: Paul’s Servant Mindset
If you’ve ever felt unseen or unappreciated while trying to do the right thing, you’re in good company. Paul knew that feeling...
When Grace Holds You Fast: Power in Weakness
After pleading for his thorn to be removed, Paul received one of the most beautiful answers in Scripture: “My grace is sufficient for...
When God Brings You Low: The Gift of the Thorn
Most of us would never call pain a gift — but Paul did. After describing visions of paradise, he wrote: “To keep me from becoming...
When God Lifts You Up: Revelation and Humility
Have you ever had a moment when God opened your eyes to something breathtaking — an answered prayer, a spiritual insight, a glimpse of...
Embracing Weakness: The Divine Paradox in 2 Corinthians 12
Have you ever watched a butterfly struggle to break free from its cocoon? It looks painful, almost cruel. You might be tempted to help by...
Enduring Suffering with Gritty Faith
When the Apostle Paul lists his sufferings in 2 Corinthians 11, it sounds almost unbelievable — five times beaten with lashes, three...
Giving Generously Without Expecting Return
In Paul’s day, Grecian culture held that a teacher’s reputation was often measured by the size of his speaking fee. The greater the...
Guarding the Gospel with Jealous Devotion
Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 11 carry the tone of a father’s fierce love. He says, “I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy.”...