For When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong


For When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong

Bible Reference: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Nicola Tan Tze-Yi
St James Church

1St Place
Group 3
13 to 18 years old

50.8cm x 76.2cm
$288
Painting
Code of Purchase: COB26-P3-16

2 Corinthians 12:10 says: “"For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
The artwork encapsulates Paul’s focus on Christ as his beacon of hope and salvation. Even during times of adversity, persecution and imprisonment, he overcame them through the grace and strength of Christ. Hence, from his story we learn that hardship is merely an opening for God’s power to be displayed, as we are challenged to renounce self and look upwards to Heaven, drawing on God’s limitless strength.