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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 7, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 49.

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Grace of God

By MRS. H. E. SAWYER-HOPKINS

MRS. H. E. SAWYER-HOPKINS
Have you ever noticed Paul's statement, “Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me”? 2 Cor. 12:9. Why does he make this declaration? Let him answer: “For when I am weak, then am I strong.” Verse 10.
The manifestation of God's power is here seen, and a realization of his nearness is worth so much to Paul that all the suffering he might be caused to pass through is as nothing in comparison. When buffeted by Satan, Paul sought the Lord thrice for relief. What does the Great Restorer say to him? “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” Blessed assurance!
How many of modern Israel can take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in distresses for Christ's sake? What about the little vexations of life that we have to contend with? How we strive for release from these troublous buffetings of the enemy! Is it not time that we learned to trust the Almighty more fully? Is it not time that we should be able to say from the depths of the heart, God's grace is sufficient for all things?
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