Thursday, September 6, 2018

 
Devotional for Thursday, September 6, 2018
“But God …”
 
 
fools for christ
 
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 His ways surpass our understanding .   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. 
 
 
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 flowing toward me, and  filling me with all I needed for the task that He asked me to do.   I was able to testify of  His strength flowing into my life, and enabling me to look away from my inabilities and draw upon His ability.
 
Many times God will call upon those that may not have an ability or they may even be weak or uneducated in the eyes of the world.    The Lord knows exactly which vessels He desires to use, and I am thankful that He is not interested in how smart we are or our endless abilities but rather He is looking for the humble in heart.   When we remain humble He can take our strengths and abilities and use them for His glory.   Sometimes He will pick those that you would least expect.   Let us settle in our hearts that our Lord knows exactly what He is doing.   I have shared this quote in the past but I bring it to you again this day for your heart to ponder…
 
 
“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