2 Corinthians 12:9
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 about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. ~Apostle Paul
Dear diary,
I met this recovering person in Aug 2005. His name was Reuben, I am still learning from his sharing more than 11 years later since I met him.
He was clean for closed to 20 years in NA but in his every sharing in the meetings, he would shared about his weakness, shame, guilt and what it was like in the past, he never glorify himself.
Everyone can see what he Is like now, he was indeed a recovery success story, and one of the most honest and up righteous recovering person that I can meet, his behaviors was consistent since day one that we met him.
Why did he continue to shame himself and talk about his struggles ? Why did he made himself look so bad in front of everyone when he was already doing so well.
When he was interview by well know professional about how and what help him to get well, he was very sure and confident it was God who has help him turn over a new leaf. He did not walk with me like the present mentor but he definitely have sow the seed in me more than 10 years ago.
I remember thanking him personally for the help , he did not accept the credit, he told me it was God who help me.
I understand the teaching now.
The more he share about how hopeless, helpless, weak, shameful and guilty he was in the past and the more everyone saw the good person he has become, he was glorifying God.
He show everyone the power of God in his life. He gave the people seeking help hope, everyone seeking help want to be like him, we want to have what he got.
Those who got the message are save by the blessing and grace from God!