Last week and this week, I was reminded again of a simple but powerful truth: when I am weak, Jesus is strong in me.
I had two important events. The first was an Atomy event, where I had to stand on stage and present to an audience of over 40 people. On the very day I was to present, I fell sick — cough, flu, the cold. I remember standing in the washroom beforehand, praying and asking God to strengthen me. When I finally stood in front of the audience, something amazing happened. The sickness seemed to pause. I carried through the whole event without a problem, and only later did the symptoms return.
Then on Tuesday, I had to share a devotion with my colleagues. Compared to the Atomy event, this seemed simpler, but in reality it felt harder because I had little time to prepare — only starting on Monday evening. By the morning of my sharing, my sickness had gotten worse. I was sneezing nonstop at home, hardly able to breathe with my nostrils blocked. Yet, after a time of worship with the team, I began sharing. Just like before, I went through the entire devotion without struggling in my body. Only after finishing did I feel the symptoms return again.
These two moments made me realize something: when we step out in obedience to God, sometimes struggles arise to discourage us. For me, it was sickness — something I rarely experience. The temptation was to give up, but when we push through and do what God calls us to do, He brings us through as well. His grace meets us right where we are weak.
The apostle Paul wrote, *“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”* (2 Corinthians 12:9).
I experienced this firsthand. My weakness became the very place where Christ’s strength was revealed.
Scripture reminds us:
- “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”* (Isaiah 40:31)
- “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”* (1 Thessalonians 5:24)
- “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”* (Philippians 4:13)
These promises assure us that God does not just call us to tasks, He also supplies the strength to carry them out.
If you are in a season where you feel too weak, too unprepared, or too worn out to do what God is asking of you — take courage. His strength is made perfect in your weakness. When we lean on Him, He will carry us through, even if only for the exact moment we need it.
So don’t give up. Push through. Trust Him. And let your weakness be the very place where His power is made visible.