“UNANSWERED” PRAYERS 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Paul was forced to boast 11:1,16; 12:11 Paul was persecuted 11:22-33 weak v.29 boasted in his infirmity v.30; 13:3-4,9 Paul had revelations 12:1-6 boasted in his infirmities (weaknesses) v.5 Thorn in the flesh, messenger of Satan to buffet me related to Paul’s weakness v.9 = infirmities v.9 = infirmities v.10: reproaches, needs, persecutions, distresses

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Thorns can be figurative Numbers 33:55 Satan was the source Job 1:11-12; 2:3 Paul pleaded three times for it to depart God answered his request with grace: My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness Lesson learned is worth the pain God’s grace teaches us Titus 2:11

Lessons Learned Humility v.7 Trust in God’s wisdom as well as His power 1 John 5:14-15, Romans 8:28 Be thankful for “unanswered” prayers 1 Thess. 5:18; 1 Sam. 8:5,7-21; Numbers 14:1-2,28-25 Trust in His grace, submit to His will Titus 2:11-12, Titus 3:5, John 3:5 Let His power work in you Col. 1:9-11