For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead.
2 Corinthian 1:8-9(KJV)
A particular truth in this verse has been overlooked by most people today. Paul wrote that while he was in Asia he had a burden that was "beyond [his] strength." Other translation read that Paul said his problem was "far beyond our ability to endure."; "beyond our power"; "above our power"; *it doesn't take a Greek Bible scholar to see what Scripture clearly says in this text. The words are plain. Paul's burden was more than he could bear.
Why would God allow such a thing to happen? The Bible give clear answer. Second Corinthians 1:9 says it is "in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead." Your Father wont' allow you to be tempted to Sin beyond what you can resist, but He will allow troubles to become so heavy that you learn to trust Him and not yourself. Be assured that when you can't carry your burdens, He will.
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