Strength in Weakness - VIDEO

One of the elements of modern-day Christianity that we may consider guarding ourselves against is our love-affair with 'bigness' (mega-stature). We should be reminded of the need to "de-spectacularise" the church. Jesus declared that God's Kingdom comes quietly, invisibly - spreading its influence like yeast in dough. But the corporate model of church growth is bigger crowds, bigger buildings, and bigger TV networks, etc. This seems distinctly contrary to the Lord's view. I wonder if 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 does not hold the key to this dilemma… Each time Jesus said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong (New Living Translation).