Deuteronomy 8:3 – “And He humbled you and let you be hungry and fed you with manna which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, THAT He might make you to know that man does not live by bread alone, but by EVERYTHING that proceeds out of the mouth of Yahweh.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God, something moving was quickened to my heart. The revelation of trials or the revelation in trials.

In Deuteronomy 8:3, Moses rehearsed the journey from bondage to the precipice of victory in the Place of Promise and reminded them of their difficulties.

God allowed difficulties, and those difficulties created a condition and mindset that brought revelation. God is our source, nothing nor anyone else. Without the difficulty, they would have continued to view themselves as inherently special, which would produce the stench of arrogance. Instead, in a situation they could not solve, they SAW God’s power and love.

Every trial contains a revelation if we allow it to surface and have its designed effect. Paul’s thorn in the flesh spoke to that truth.  2 Corinthians 12:7-10 is worthy of in-depth consideration and meditation. Speculation runs rampant about what that was. Not to create debate, but Paul told us what it was or who it was, “the messenger of satan” to harass him.

The lesson or revelation is not that this was to keep Paul humble but that in it, he saw the revelation that when he could not, God’s Grace and power were his strength and covering.

I love this rendering of verse 10 – “So, I’m not defeated by my weakness, but delighted! FOR when I feel my weakness and endure mistreatment-when I’m surrounded with troubles on every side and persecution because of my love for Christ-I am made yet stronger. FOR my weakness becomes a portal to God’s power.”

Trials can truly make us stronger if we see the Christ who strengthens us through the problem. Realizing our human weakness opens a portal to God’s power through total surrender. We see our true source.

2 Corinthians 13:3b – “Christ IS NOT weak or feeble in His dealings with you, BUT mighty and powerful WITHIN you.”

Recognizing our inability opens the door to His ability and releases His power in and through us. We don’t look for or desire trials, but in them, there is the opportunity to SEE Him as He is, us as we are, and tap into His Grace, Power, and Provision.

I am not suggesting that we desire difficulties, trials, and tribulations. I am saying: You are weak only in your own strength, but you are strong in Him when you become weak in you! Let your Weakness be enveloped into His Strength and Soar Like the Eagle!

Have a fantastic day, and remember Who you are, Whose you are, and that All things are possible for you through Faith!