And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. (2 Cor 7,8, Key Bible, KJV) Human weakness provides the ideal opportunity for the display of divine power. The precise nature of this affliction is unknown, however in Romans 7:23 Paul identifies another law in his members warring against the law of his mind, and bringing him into captivity to the law of sin which is in his members. A common misunderstanding among many Christians is, they have no weaknesses. This could not be further from the truth. We humans are afflicted with weaknesses. If we all do not have weakness then the present condition of the world would reflect that in our lives, community, homes and our churches. Paul states he sought the Lord three ...