"MOST GLADLY WILL I RATHER GLORY IN MY INFIRMITIES." This is spoken by Paul, "that the power of Christ may rest upon me." The more the believer feels his weakness, the more should he expect his Saviour to strengthen him. The strength of Jesus is imparted, enjoyed, and appreciated in our sorest trials and most distressing seasons. Never was Abraham so strong as when offering up his beloved Isaac upon the mount; never were the martyrs so courageous as when in prison and total helplessness. They cried to Jesus for strength; and depending on His faithfulness and love, left all and went to the stake. Then they could exclaim, "None but Christ! None but Christ!" "Farewell life, welcome the cross of Christ." Beloved, let us walk by faith and not by feeling; when we feel weakest, the strength of Jesus is nearest, and He magnifies His mercy by giving power to the faint, and increasing strength to the weak. Let us depend on Him, for we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. He is our strength, a very present help in trouble. The Lord is our strength and song, He also is become our salvation.

For Meditation:
Saviour, on earth I covet not
That every woe should cease;
Only if trouble be my lot,
In Thee let me have peace;
Thy grace and strength display in me
Till I behold the perfect day.