Promise #65 - March 6

But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. ~1 Corinthians 1:27

I don't know how you feel about the promise for today, but it makes me happy to read it. It's great news for me that God has chosen the weak things in the world. In the larger part of this passage from 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, we learn that God has chosen not only the weak things to confuse the strong, but also the poor to confuse the rich and the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.

I think this promise is wonderful news because I think most people are either weak, poor, or foolish. Jesus said that He didn't come for the spiritually healthy but for the sick. The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12 say that the gospel is good news for people who aren't naturally at the top of the "food chain".

This does not mean that the rich, strong, and wise are evil. It does mean that Jesus raises the poor, foolish, and weak to the same level as the cross. In an upside-down kingdom where the first will be last and the last will be first, we should always remember that His strength is made perfect in us when we are weak. (2 Corinthians 12:1–10).

Prayer:

Thank you, Father, for choosing the weak, poor, and foolish people of this world to be your beloved heirs. That means You love me and have chosen me to be an heir in Your great kingdom. Please help me remember today that Your strength is made perfect in me even when I feel weak.

I pray in the name of Jesus.