“When I Am Weak” by Steve Martin

When I Am Weak

“Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10, NASB

A few years ago, during our home group meeting, a word was given to Laurie and I. I remember the image I thought of more during that time more so than the actual words spoken.

I saw in my mind a man and a woman jumping off a cliff, not quite knowing the results of their leap.

It spoke to me of faith. It reminded me of not having to “be strong” all the time, for when I was weak, then my Lord could and would show Himself strong.

Other times I have looked at my bank balance and said, or rather proclaimed, “Lord!” Then I felt Him remind me that when I am weak, or lacking, then He can show Himself strong once again.

In the fall of 2026, I made another trip to Israel to volunteer with a wonderful Christian organization, to help bless the good people of Israel. The six-week time was going to be beyond my expectations.

It wasn’t. For four weeks I had pneumonia. Continual coughing. Weakness. Lack of appetite. Not at all what I had expected or predicted.

But one thing that did occur to me. The seven times I led worship, while strumming the guitar on hand, I was given strength to sing and play the glories of the Lord with a heart of thanksgiving. No coughing until the half hour or hour time was over, and my voice kept its  strength.

When I was weak He could, would, and surely did show Himself strong.

My faith did waver a bit at times, and I as yet do not have complete understanding of the “why”, but whether I do now or later, the Lord remains faithful, able, and willing to bring us through any and all trials and tribulations along our individual journey.

Trust Him. And be glad that He is the strong one we can build our life on.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin