Thorns

The Bible encourages those who follow Jesus that there will be thorns in the flesh at times. Thorns are messengers from Satan. They come to us in the form of people, illness, discouragement and spiritual attack. Thorns prevent the spoil of our heart. When God uses us, it comes with the risk of pride. Thorns in the flesh can be the very thing that keeps us qualified to continue to be used by the Lord. Thorns prove that God’s grace is enough. Though God could remove all of our thorns, he sometimes chooses to allow them to remain so that we might rely upon his grace rather than a cure. The power of Christ is displayed in our weaknesses. Do you know Jesus today? Do you have a thorn in the flesh? Be encouraged as you rely upon God’s grace to carry you.