1. “UNANSWERED” PRAYERS
2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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