Weak is strong in the kingdom of God. Never in my life have I felt as weak, as flawed, as fragile, and as vulnerable as I do know, and yet God continues to work in power. Never has the phrase “treasure in jars of clay” been a more accurate description of who I am and how I’m operating, and yet God continues to show up in amazing ways. Maybe because I am finally getting out of the way. Never has “For when I am weak, then I am strong" been more evident in my life and my ministry. My weakness, my anxiety, and my dysfunctions are the very channels through which God is doing some of his best work. I’ve tried to overcome them all, to no avail, and now I think I’m actually supposed to lean into them and embrace them. That seems to be what Paul is saying. I’m not supposed to overcome them because his power is made perfect in my weakness. Weak is strong in the kingdom of God. His power is best revealed in my powerlessness. It’s all about him, not about me. When will I ever learn?
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