God’s grace is not merely pardon—it is power that sustains you in suffering and strengthens you in weakness. Dr. Michael Youssef reminds you that your “thorn” may be the very backdrop where Christ’s power shines brightest.
There’s one essential Truth every believer must grasp: grace equals power—supernatural power that can raise a dead soul to life and carry you through the darkest seasons. In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef anchors your heart in God’s promise to Paul: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Dr. Youssef explains why thorns matter: without weakness, we would rarely see—or be able to testify to—the sufficiency of God’s grace. Grace is most clearly displayed when self-reliance collapses, when circumstances feel heavy, and when you realize you need God more than you need relief.
You’ll also be reminded of God’s steadfast commitment to finish what He started in you (Philippians 1:6), to empower you for godly living (2 Peter 1:3), and to keep you secure in His hands forever (John 10:28–29). No sin is beyond the atoning reach of Christ’s blood, and no trial is too dark for the Gospel’s sustaining hope (2 Corinthians 4:16–18).
If you’ve been staring so long at the thorn that you can’t see the rose of grace, this devotional calls you to look up—remember God’s promises—and rejoice in the power of His sufficient grace.
Prayer: Lord, help me to take my eyes off my thorn. May my gaze instead be fixed upon Your throne. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
“I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power” (Ephesians 3:7).
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