This is precisely why God works through us. When the Apostle Paul expressed his desire to know God's power, he was acknowledging that this power would come entirely from God. It was through this divine connection that Paul would experience God's power, both in a metaphysical sense and through tangible, physical enablement. It was by the grace of God that Paul was able to experience a continuous flow of divine power, allowing him to openly confess his own weaknesses. This dynamic illustrates the profound relationship between divine empowerment and human frailty, showcasing how God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. To illustrate this concept, we can think of a comparison of weights: it is the heavier weight that ultimately overcomes and moves the lighter one. This analogy serves to highlight that merely having equal weights does not explain the dynamics of effort. The true essence of effort is revealed through the movement caused by the heavier weight, demonstrating that the actual source of action is found in the disparity between the weights. To truly grasp our abilities and the potential we possess in utilizing them, we must embrace this fundamental dichotomy. Understanding ourselves in our truest form requires that we draw strength from an authentic source. When we speak of experiencing life in a way that gives us a sense of ability—through feeling, sensing, and experiencing—we are essentially articulating our rational comprehension of where these experiences originate. If we misunderstand the nature of our existence and the sources of our strength in this world, we risk squandering our energy on misguided beliefs, which in turn can adversely affect our performance. This understanding leads us to recognize that faith comes with an acknowledgment of human powerlessness. When we celebrate God's omnipotence, we are simultaneously admitting that we do not generate our own strength. By focusing on our limitations and weaknesses, we shift all credit and ability to God. This perspective is crucial as we grapple with our identities as sinners in the presence of a holy God. When we proclaim God’s perfection, we are emphasizing Christ as the sole individual deserving of that perfection due to His sinless nature. To declare that Christ was without sin is to acknowledge our own total depravity; it signifies an understanding that no inherent goodness resides within us. Instead, we recognize that it was through Christ’s sacrificial death that all goodness was manifested, allowing us to comprehend our identities in light of His grace.