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I Corinthians 1:18 and 25
"For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom and God's weakness is stronger than human strength." (New Revised Standard Version)
April Fool's Day. Have you been fooled today? Have you attempted to fool someone else? In I Corinthians, Paul writes that the world sees the cross as foolishness, but to those who place their trust in God - it is God's power revealed to us. As you seek to know God's love and to live God's love, many people will call you foolish. When I was entering seminary and preparing for ministry, I remember vaguely a comment I received when I spoke with someone about giving my life in service to the Church. "Why would you want to do that? You're never going to make it in the world. Besides you can't make any money doing that."
To the world, placing God first in our lives is foolishness. Some people just won't get it why we strive to place God first in our lives - because God has placed us first in his life. I've learned that when someone calls me foolish because I follow Jesus, I consider it faithful.
This April Fool's Day - be a fool for Christ. Dare to know him, to call him Lord and to trust that he will guide you.
-Pastor Rhonda |
