Tuesday, May 19, 2020

THORNS

Was it some hidden desire, disease or sin? The Bible does not say,
But there was a "thorn in his flesh" that bothered Paul, so he'd pray.
God would not remove this, despite being all powerful and omniscient,
And, knowing a servant's weakness, said only, His grace was sufficient.


No one knows of the thorn in Paul's flesh, only why it was left neglected.
It was to show God's strength, which through a weakness was perfected.
Now, Paul had prayed three times about this thorn, he had dealt with it that long,
Though it was a weakness, he wasn't condemned for it, God's grace being strong,


Knowing God would not let this weakness separate them must've been a relief.
That God doesn't condemn a believer's weaknesses, if in such a grace is belief.
Maybe, just maybe, Christians should think twice before holding other's with scorn.
God's grace might be sufficient for them too, if a weakness to their flesh be a thorn.


So, before frightening another believer with any notions of hell's fires to burn,
Maybe we should remember that the merciful are blessed with mercy in return!

~
An Inspirational Sonnet Form

By PHILIP KENT CHURCH

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