How God Uses Your Weakness to Make You Strong
- Mark Nkansah
- Mar 20
- 3 min read
📌 Introduction
We often see weakness as something to avoid, something that holds us back from achieving success. But what if weakness is actually an opportunity for God to reveal His power in our lives?
💡 The Bible teaches us that God doesn’t need perfect people—He uses those who are weak, broken, and uncertain to accomplish great things. Your weakness isn’t a disqualification; it’s an invitation for God to show His strength through you.
In this blog, we’ll explore: ✅ Why weakness is a setup for God’s power ✅ Biblical examples of God using weak people for His glory ✅ How to embrace your weakness and trust in His strength
1️⃣ God’s Strength is Made Perfect in Weakness
No matter how strong we try to be, we all have limits. But instead of viewing those limits as failures, we need to see them as reminders that we’re meant to depend on God.
📖 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
🔹 Example: Paul – The apostle Paul had a “thorn in his flesh,” a struggle that kept him humble. Instead of removing it, God told him that His grace was enough. Paul realized that his weakness was actually a platform for God’s strength.
💭 Reflection: Have you ever faced a challenge that made you depend on God more? What did you learn from it?
2️⃣ God Uses Ordinary, Weak People to Accomplish Big Things
Throughout the Bible, God consistently chose people who felt weak, insecure, or unqualified. Why? Because when God works through the weak, His power is undeniable!
📖 Judges 6:15-16 – “But Lord,” Gideon asked, “how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest, and I am the least in my family.” The Lord answered, “I will be with you.”
🔹 Example: Gideon – Gideon was full of doubt, yet God chose him to lead an army and defeat the enemy. Despite his insecurities, he obeyed, and God gave him victory.
🔹 Example: Moses – Moses had a speech problem, yet God called him to lead an entire nation. With God’s help, he confronted Pharaoh and set Israel free.
🔥 Key Takeaway: God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called!
3️⃣ How to Embrace Your Weakness and Trust God’s Strength
Letting go of the idea that we have to be strong all the time is freeing. Here’s how you can embrace your weakness and rely on God:
🙏 Pray and surrender daily – Tell God where you feel weak and ask for His strength. 📖 Meditate on His promises – Remind yourself of scriptures like Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” 💡 Step out in faith – Just like Gideon, Moses, and Paul, act in obedience, even when you feel unqualified.
Final Thoughts
Your weakness is not a barrier—it’s a doorway for God’s strength to shine through. Instead of hiding your struggles, offer them to God and let Him use them for His glory.
📖 Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.”
🔥 Challenge: This week, identify one area where you feel weak and intentionally surrender it to God. Trust that He will use it for something greater!
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