Weakness and Trembling

Weakness and Trembling – 1 Cor 2:3-4

Vs 3 – Paul explains that his condition among the Corinthians when he first arrived was one of fear. Weakness and much trembling.  They saw a broken man but one who was ready to be used of God.  Some of our greatest times of influence happen when we are broken and when we do not have our own strength.  That is the time we need the Lord’s strength.  As the little children song says, “I am weak but He strong.”

Vs 4 – Paul relates that his speech and delivery was not with the enticing words of men’s wisdom.  He could not bring a message like Apollos.  His message would come with the demonstration of the Spirit and God’s power.  Paul had decided to avail himself of the Holy Spirit and rely on the resurrection power that was available.  This method of course is the most successful because you become a conduit of God’s blessing and you are relying on the Lord and not yourself.