1 Corinthians 2:3
"I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling."
NKJV
We should be real with people and not portray some 'False Spirituality'.
Paul is being very honest in this verse. He is not trying to make himself look better than he really is. He isn't covering up his weakness. In fact, in 1Timothy 1:16, Paul proclaims that he is an example of God's longsuffering. He is not a perfect man but a perfect example of God's loving kindness, grace and mercy.
At times, Christians act like we don't have any problems. One problem with this is the impression it gives to those who don't know Jesus. They see Christians pretending they are not messed up and assume that since they still struggle with problems, they don't belong in church. In doing so, are we proclaiming God's goodness or our own?
We need to proclaim God's goodness by being open about our problems and proclaiming that it is the goodness of God that saves! That's being real. It's real life, demonstrating the real love and real hope of the real God. In your weakness, the good news of Jesus Christ is made strong.
Dear Father,
Thank You for loving me. Thank You for the forgiveness of my sins and for giving me the opportunity to experience life more abundantly. Lord, thank You for revealing Yourself to me through Your Word. Lord, I want the offer of joy, hope and peace that only You can give. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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