Divine Inability

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(2 Corinthians 13:4) For [Christ] was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but in dealing with you we will live with Him by the power of God.

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Christ chose to exercise “divine inability.” Although He could have removed Himself from the cross, avoided being arrested or humiliated at all, or called ten legions of angelic warriors to avenge Him; He chose instead to bear our sin and shame and reproach for us. Weakness is repulsive to us, the opposite of good health. Yet acknowledging it is our first step in becoming honest about our condition apart from God.

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I hate weakness as much as I fear my inadequacy, ineptness, incompleteness, and ignorance. Yet my refusal to recognize my condition keeps me a slave of frustration simply because that keeps me from admitting my need for Christ in thousands of daily details. It’s my incomplete successes and powers that trick me into thinking I don’t really need Christ.

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Lord, help me. I confuse self-confidence for Christ-confidence. I constantly aim for better then I can achieve, then I expect far less then what You’re able to accomplish through me. Help me to revel in Your peace, Your grace, Your love so I can boldly and joyfully experience Your power.