Mar 16 2009 Deut 30-31, Ps 40, 1 Cor 1

Scripture
But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are. Corinthians 1:27-28

Observation
You would think God would choose to save the world through a powerful, charismatic leader who could wield power wisely and crush God’s enemies. But God doesn’t work the way we do. God’s ways are not the same as our ways and we don’t always understand his methods. Rather than send a powerful hero into the world, he sent a defenseless baby.

It seems God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise.

Application
God still works this way in our lives. He deliberately chooses to work in ways that challenge my thinking and understanding. We look at a situation and the answer seems so obvious to us and then God does what He wants to do and how He wants to do it. It always leaves me stunned and amazed.

I guess when it really comes down to it, this is what makes following Jesus so exciting.

Prayer
Lord, I know I will never be able to fully understand your greatness. Thank you for working in my life in ways I have never dreamed of.