7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations,[a] a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:7-9 ESV)
We do not necessarily like to hear that something should be “sufficient” for us. This world has us continually looking for more, extra, the best. Why settle for sufficient when we can be awesome!
Well, not everything in life is awesome. Sometimes, sufficient is enough.
We may plead with God about something we feel very strongly about, but He still may say “No” or “Not right now”. How do we, who expect so much, need to react when God says “My grace is sufficient for you”?
Well, first of all, we become obedient children. As parents we do not give our own children everything they want. If we did they would grow up spoiled and doubtfully not heeding any thing we said. In the same way, we need our pride and desires curbed at times. God knows we need to rely upon Him more than we rely upon ourselves, which we cannot do if we get everything we want.
Reflect on: Your ability to say, “Ok” to an answer of “sufficient” from God.
