The Thorn and the Grace

In this message, Pastor Byron examines 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 where Paul discusses his “thorn in the flesh,” teaching that one reason believers suffer is for the deterrence of sin, particularly spiritual pride. He explains that God sometimes brings suffering into our lives to keep us from sinning, and that even the apostle Paul needed this humbling to prevent pride from the special revelations he received. The message emphasizes God’s response to Paul’s prayers—”My grace is sufficient”—and teaches that God’s grace never runs out, even when He doesn’t remove our difficulties. Pastor Byron highlights that weakness is where God wants believers to be, because His power is perfected in human weakness, setting up the next week’s message on how God’s power works through our brokenness.