Perspective

Many people exhaust themselves in efforts to appear a certain way before others. Perhaps it involves how they look or dress. It could be how they are perceived socially. Maybe they hang their reputation on their list of accomplishments.

In finishing Paul's second letter to the Corinthian church tonight I came across the following statement, "If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness." (11:30) This certainly seem in direct opposition to the posturing that often goes on in our society.

Paul earlier referred to "jars of clay" in chapter 4. Paul recognized that God was accomplishing His purpose through him, even with all of his personal weaknesses and deficiencies. In fact, this use of a less than spectacular vessel further demonstrated God's power.

We do not have to be perfect to be useful. We do not have to have presence to demonstrate Presence.