SCRIPTURE: 1Corinthians (NIV) 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.
OBSERVATION: In considering that Jesus was crucified, both the Jews and Greeks had trouble believing. Jesus did not look very wise or powerful as He hung on the cross. He looked foolish and weak. But what a victory was won on Calvary!!! What wisdom is displayed in the courts of heaven!!!
This verse is a foundation for Paul’s writing to the Romans (8:28): we know that all things work together for good to those who love God and are the called according to his purpose.
APPLICATION: God understands; He understands perfectly. God will not always do what I think best, but He will always do what IS best. I can trust Him even when I do not understand Him. The more I read the Bible, the more I know that to be true. The older I get, the more I know that to be true. I must be careful not to accuse God of not knowing what to do, or not caring, or not being able to work out what I think is best.
NOTE: I am now 78 years old, a senior citizen who has walked with Jesus all my life, I should have the most joy and the greatest faith and be the least selfish. Knowing God’s faithfulness, I should be patient. I should be quick to encourage others to step out in faith. It is easy for me to look back and see the wisdom of God working through my hard times.
PRAYER: Lord, everything about you, is greater than anything I have been, or am now, or will ever be. Obviously, it would be foolish not to trust you. My life is in your hands. Amen
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