TOPIC: THE WISDOM OF GOD
MEMORISE: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Corinthians 1:25
BIBLE READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31
18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
27 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;
28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Don’t envy anyone; totally depend on God!
Today’s Confession: I confess today that Jesus Christ is the wisdom of God in me; I believe His word, I walk in His power, and my life is transformed forever, in Jesus’ name. Somebody shout Hallelujah!
MESSAGE:
Our Lord Jesus Christ is the power and wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24). He declared in Luke 4:18: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”
Since Christ is the wisdom of God, it is safe to say that anyone who embraces the gospel of Jesus Christ is wise. However, the word of God cannot be understood through logical reasoning.
For instance, Jesus declared that for us to find rest for our souls, we must take His yoke upon us. How can carrying a yoke bring rest to the soul of the carrier?
This is why many scientists and philosophers struggle to accept and believe the word of God. To experience the wisdom and power of God, you must believe His word beyond logical reasoning.
My dear child, do you believe the gospel? The gospel is the good news of how Jesus came to this world to save all sinners (1 Timothy 1:15).
The wisdom of God is hidden in Jesus Christ. Come to Him today to receive His wisdom, and your life will not remain the same.
KEY POINT:
Don’t envy anyone; instead, get on your knees and pray to God.
HYMN: 9 –
IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE, GOD ONLY WISE
1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all life Thou givest, to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish, but nought changeth Thee.
4 Great Father of Glory, pure Father of Light
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All laud we would render, O help Us to see:
‘Tis only the splendour of light hideth Thee.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 7:6 Mark 3:31-4:25
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE AND PASTOR FOLU ADEBOYE