Pastor Bob DuPar
August 5, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

Ezra 1:1-2:70; 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5; Psalm 27:7-14; Proverbs 20:22-23

Observation

The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing. To the saved it is the power of God. God’s economy and wisdom is not the same as man’s. Even God’s foolishness (if there were such a thing) is wiser than man’s wisdom, and His weakness stronger than man’s strength (1 Corinthians 1).

The world would never choose to be represented by foolish and shameful and weak things, yet God does. God chooses “lowly” and “despised” people to communicate His power “so that no one may boast before Him. As Christians, Christ is our righteousness, holiness, redemption and wisdom.

Application

I need to understand that God’s wisdom will not always make sense to me. As Paul says later in Corinthians, God’s power is made perfect in weakness. How humbling to realize that we bring nothing to the table. In fact, God’s true power is magnified in the face of my weakness. It shines all the more.

Prayer

“Lord, I’m so grateful that You are not limited by my weakness and inadequacy. Thank You for Your grace. Thank You for Your mercy. Thank You for Your faithful love.”