by Dona Hake
“But God has selected [for His purpose] the foolish things of the world to shame the wise [revealing their ignorance], and God has selected [for His purpose] the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong [revealing their frailty]. ” 1 Corinthians 1:27 Amp
When I read this scripture I am reminded once again that God’s ways and thoughts are higher than ours, and they are above figuring out. Many times we may think that God is going to use what we perceive to be our strengths, yet He may chose to touch our heart and ask us to step out in an area in which we feel totally inadequate. This can cause us to not step out for fear of failing and looking foolish. I can remember a specific time in which the Lord was tugging at my heart to step out in something, and I did not feel that I was qualified to do what He was asking. I resisted for a while, and after I finally gave in I experienced His grace in my life. My testimony was His strength flowing into my life and enabling me to look away from my inabilities and draw upon His ability.
Now let us look at how the world views us at times. Have you ever been obedient to the Lord in an area that in the natural may have looked a bit foolish. You know the world sees us the way they do because they are blinded, and they are trying to figure us out with their human understanding. Many times we will be regarded as foolish in the eyes of the well educated in this world. Today I leave you with a quote by the late Justice Scalia. May it touch your heart as it did mine….
“God assumed from the beginning that the wise of the world would view Christians as fools…and He has not been disappointed. Devout Christians are destined to be regarded as fools in modern society. We are fools for Christ’s sake. We must pray for courage to endure the scorn of the sophisticated world. If I have brought any message today, it is this: Have the courage to have your wisdom regarded as stupidity. Be fools for Christ. And have the courage to suffer the contempt of the sophisticated world.” Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia 1936-2016