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Before his conversion Saul (later known as Paul) was a religious fanatic persecuting the Church and putting believers to death? Following his conversion he became the foremost church-planting apostle in the early church, taking the gospel to the Gentiles? He was also the author of a significant portion of the New Testament.1 Yet for all of his accomplishments he was not physically impressive or a gifted speaker. In fact, he had a physical handicap, what he referred to as a “thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor. 12:7). He writes:
“I came to you in weakness and fear…my preaching was not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power.”
— 1 Corinthians 2:3-4 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, may Your strength be made perfect in our weakness as it was in the apostle’s life. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.