The Wisdom of God
For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing andspiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God’s grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God. For it is written and forever remains written,
“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise [the philosophy of the philosophers],
And the cleverness of the clever [who do not know Me] I will nullify.”
Where is the wise man (philosopher)? Where is the scribe (scholar)? Where is the debater (logician, orator) of this age? Has God not exposed the foolishness of this world’s wisdom? For since the world through all its [earthly] wisdom failed to recognize God, God in His wisdom was well-pleased through the [a]foolishness of the message preached [regarding salvation] to save those who believe [in Christ and welcome Him as Savior]. For Jews demand signs (attesting miracles), and Greeks pursue [worldly] wisdom and philosophy, but we preach Christ crucified, [a message which is] to Jews a stumbling block [that provokes their opposition], and to Gentiles foolishness [just utter nonsense], but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks (Gentiles), Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. [This is] because the foolishness of God [is not foolishness at all and] is wiser than men [far beyond human comprehension], and the weakness of God is stronger than men [far beyond the limits of human effort].1 Corinthians 1:18-25 AMP
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 1:21 The straightforward message of salvation seemed foolish to unbelievers.
REFLECTION
Only the perfectly pure blood of Jesus Christ – the sinless Saviour of the world – can remove the sin that stains every soul. Only Jesus Christ’s perfect sacrifice on the cross can free us to live lives of love, in union with Him, who is Perfect Love.
As we wait for the dawn of The New Day, let’s prayerfully ponder God’s Word and ask the Author and Perfector of our faith for deeper revelations of The Cross of Calvary, trusting that He will lead us into all truth and everlasting freedom, according to His perfect plans and purpose.
PRAYER POEM: The Bright Light
LORD ~ You are the bright light of hope that shines in the darkness of our plight. Your words are forever true and Your presence I pursue, trusting You to do what only You can do. You are always perfectly wise and never late, so I choose to praise You while I work and wait.
