The Thorn In The Flesh
We're going to take a look at a very enigmatic narrative recorded by the Apostle Paul through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in 2 Corinthians in which he records his struggles with a "thorn in the flesh". There have been many different interpretations of exactly what Paul was speaking of, whether it was a physical malady, an overwhelming temptation of some kind, or perhaps a demon or other evil entity which followed him and sought to undermine his efforts to spread the gospel. In order to gain a full understanding of what Paul is speaking of, it is necessary for us to read the verses in their full context, so we will begin with 2 Corinthians 12:1 and read through verse 10..." It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. And I ...
