Today's reading at ODB is from 2 Corithians 12 : 7-10. Apostle Paul, the great servant of God, has asked the Lord to remove the thorn in his flesh 3 times. But the Lord didn't give Paul what he asked for - removal of his thorn, but what he needed to be reminded of at all times - "My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness."
http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb-08-21-06.shtml
To take this further, why Paul needed to be reminded of his weakenss and God's grace all the time ? I once heard a sermon which interpreted that because Paul is such a great apostle, as a human, pride easily entangles. To prevent Paul from slowly drifting away in his powerful and great service for the Lord, a thorn in his body serves as a constant reminder that he is indeed in need of the grace of his Lord.
To me, I got different thorns in my life at different times - sickness, backpain, failures at work, disappointed relationships..., they are all for the purpose of taking away my pride. PTL !
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