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to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all [men], that I might by all means save some. Now this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker of it with [you]. 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 NKJV
Weakness doesn’t show up in most professional intelligence workshops. It rarely appears in the self-improvement blogs. The fact is most men would rather throw in the towel than admit their weaknesses. Becoming “weak, to win the weak” doesn’t make human sense.
Paul explained that to “share in” the blessings that come from telling other men about Jesus, he needed to let his weaknesses encourage those who needed help with their own. Paul knew, as do many deeply respected men, that when influence is measured at the end of a man’s life, it’s the ability express and learn from weakness the helps a man “to win.”
Opposite Paul, in the other corner of the ring, Job argued against his weaknesses. Up against the ropes, he answered for God rather than admit he didn’t know why God was allowing the devastation in his life (Job 38:2). Job felt alone in his insecurities. He could have profited from today’s psalm, where the writer reminds his audience that God remembers us “in our weakness” (Psalm 136:23). You will never face this opponent alone.
So much of a man’s ability to “win” people for Jesus is determined by which corner he starts out in.
Prayer: Father, help me see the connection between sharing my weaknesses and inviting people to Jesus.
Weakness doesn’t show up in most professional intelligence workshops. It rarely appears in the self-improvement blogs. The fact is most men would rather throw in the towel than admit their weaknesses. Becoming “weak, to win the weak” doesn’t make human sense.
Paul explained that to “share in” the blessings that come from telling other men about Jesus, he needed to let his weaknesses encourage those who needed help with their own. Paul knew, as do many deeply respected men, that when influence is measured at the end of a man’s life, it’s the ability express and learn from weakness the helps a man “to win.”
Opposite Paul, in the other corner of the ring, Job argued against his weaknesses. Up against the ropes, he answered for God rather than admit he didn’t know why God was allowing the devastation in his life (Job 38:2). Job felt alone in his insecurities. He could have profited from today’s psalm, where the writer reminds his audience that God remembers us “in our weakness” (Psalm 136:23). You will never face this opponent alone.
So much of a man’s ability to “win” people for Jesus is determined by which corner he starts out in.
Prayer: Father, help me see the connection between sharing my weaknesses and inviting people to Jesus.
