Foolish and Weak
“Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.” (1 Corinthians 1:25-29)
Today’s Morsel: Do you ever just observe nature? What do you think when you see the ants carrying bread bigger than they are? Or what about the chameleon that can blend in with its surrounding when danger approaches it? Have you ever considered that water can cleanse, kill, and save. The same is true with fire. If we try to figure it out with our natural minds, it’s both foolish. But we need to look through a different lens to gain understanding. Paul says that God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. Those who think that they know everything, soon realize just how little they know when it comes to God, His ways, and His creation. The Jews were totally confounded when they heard that Paul was saved and preaching the gospel of Christ. Especially after he had just had Stephen killed and had arrested others and had others killed or placed into prison. To many that would be seen as being foolish. Why would God choose someone who was killing and arresting those who He had already saved, and then make him a preacher of the same gospel? Its confounding, isn’t it? But God’s ways aren’t our ways nor are His thoughts like ours’. And even this same Paul tells us that when he is weak then is he strong. How does that work? The answer is that when we feel helpless and without strength, we must put our trust in the Lord and let Him work for us, and that will give us power to stand in our weakness. Whether foolish things or weak things, God can use both for His glory. And that includes us.
Sing: Who is this who for our sorrow offers comfort and relief, bringing sunshine to the dark and shadowed life. Saying softly cease repining, lift thy soul above its grief, let the peace pass understanding still the strife.
O’ it is Jesus, Jesus, sad ones weep no more. He will heal the brokenhearted, open wide the prison door. He is able to deliver evermore.
Thought For Today: “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” (1 Peter 2:9)
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