1 Corinthians 1:18-21
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.
The Word of God often blows away our imagination. From a human point of view, the message of the cross is foolishness. However, it reveals the infinite wisdom of God. I once talked to the principle of a Muslim school regarding the Gospel of Christ. Muslim find it very difficult to understand why the Almighty God would humble Himself, to come to this world, and even to die on the cross? For them, an Almighty God cannot die. God must be strong and only an all-powerful God can represent a true God. They find it difficult to understand that God would humble Himself to come to the world. I have heard many people ask this question: If God loves us, why can't He just wave His hand at us from Heaven and tell us , "People of the world, I love you!". Then we can all look back at God and say, "We know you love us!" Won't that be very simple? Why would Jesus need to be born into this world, suffer and die on the Cross for us, and then be raised from the dead?
From one point of view, I do not know why God would go through so much trouble, but I do know one thing: Through this process, I know how much God loves us. Mother Theresa served many leprosy patients in India and there are many people who visit her. Once, a reporter seeing her serve the leprosy patients, was puzzled, and said to her, "Even if you give me a million dollars, I will not do this." Mother Theresa look at this reporter and said," You know what? Even if you give me a million dollars, I will not do this." Will God do this for money? Of course not, it is because of love.
God sympathizes with our weaknesses. When Jesus was on earth, He recognized our needs. He experienced the same sufferings, and He understands the hardship that we endure in our hearts. As such, He can take all of our hardship, all the pain we bear on our behalf. The Bible says: The punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. In the eyes of man, this may sound foolish, but this is the power of God. People may feel the need to debate this truth, but this is a simple truth to whosoever believes. Even to the unlearned people, as long as you believe, God's grace will come to you. This is the great wisdom of God! Let us offer our thanks to Him!
Pray with Pastor Tong
Lord, we thank you once again, because you have made foolish the wisdom of this world, and accomplished your great salvation. All those who believe and trust in you, will enjoy your precious grace. This is such great wisdom. Let us have thankful hearts to live by faith each day, to keep our eyes on you., trusting that you will provide all of our needs. We thank you and pray in the victorious name of Jesus, Amen!
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