God Chose The Weak

Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

God works in counter intuitive ways. People know they cannot do something on their own. They come to God, and the work gets done. They are the ones who receive grace.

“God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.”

When we come to Jesus in faith, through His Spirit we can enjoy His “righteousness, holiness, and redemption.”

Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Through the Son we can enjoy life in God’s kingdom.

Our Daily Bread – July 17, 2018