We Proclaim
Christ Crucified
For the message about 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, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” Where is the one
who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God
made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the
world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of
our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks
desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness
to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the
power of God and the wisdom of God. For God’s foolishness is
wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.
1
Corinthians 1:18-25
The message of Christ and
His saving work on the cross can change the direction of a person’s life. It
has the power to reach the heart of that person you love and have prayed for
many times.
So don’t give up in your
witness. Be consistent in your daily walk. Keep praying and sharing the gospel
with others. It’s a powerful message!
Our
words have power to influence;
God’s
words have power to save.
Our Daily Bread – June 23, 2009