10 MARTHA’S SABBATH LESSONS Sufficient grace, strength in weakness July 29, 1888 Scripture: II Corinthians 12:9 “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” Martha’s Thoughts: “Sometimes there is some trouble that annoys us and like Paul we pray that the trouble may be removed- but the answer comes my grace is sufficient for thee The subject of the text is a divine supply for every human want It means that we do not have the needed grace to do the work required- We are called to do hard work in the family- to train up our children for God and heaven not because we are able to do it of our selves but because God has promised us the help when we go forward that we need- if we only look to him we will receive fresh supplies day by day from his hand. We are to determine our duty not by our own strength but by the promise and power and grace of Almighty God. We should use what power we have and trust in God for the rest. What we need to bring our children and friends to Christ is not so much to pray for a change in their hearts but get close to Jesus ourselves and be made like him to be able to possess his glorious graces- to be filled with his love and spirit then we shall be a power in his hand to draw others to this loving Saviour.” Remember: God’s grace is sufficient for both the trial and the task. Submitted by: Michelle Wood
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