Sufficiency

2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

I have three thoughts;
First the sufficiency of grace
It would do us very well to realize that grace is more than enough. We preach this as a truth but we don't often demonstrate it in our lives.
We want tangible things
We want to see successes
We want answers to our prayers now
Would to God we could really live under this truth, that God's grace is sufficient.

Secondly the publicity of his infirmity
Scofield's notes says, "It has been conjectured that Paul's "thorn in the flesh" was chronic ophthalmia, inducing bodily weakness, and a repulsive appearance."

Scholars claim two physical infirmities of the Apostle, a twisted back and some sort of eye condition leading to near blindness and runny, eyes that would be difficult to look at.

The point is that Paul's charisma was not physical by any means.

Thirdly the power of Christ despite itWhat we are in desperate need of today are for some preachers whose only power is that which comes from Christ.
Not their natural abilities
Not their inherent associations
Not their learned skills
Not their good looks and slick demeanor

We need some today whose only source of influence is the grace of God flowing through them.