Christ Crucified is God's Power and Wisdom

Scripture: 2:30

Observation: Accepting the salvation of Jesus and living for Him and for God's glory requires humility. In both, we must realize our weakness and submit to God. Verse 30 reminds us that it is only because of Jesus that we are in Jesus. That the only righteousness that we have is imputed by Him. That it is Him who teaches us to be holy. That it is He who saves us and that we cannot redeem ourselves.

Application: I can accept that I am not wise by human standards (v26). I know that I am not influential and that I am not of noble birth (v26). The application for me is not to be discouraged by these, but to be encouraged and inspired in doing God's work. He can use me! And it is freeing to know that the burden is not on me to be wise and eloquent (v17), but only to share the message of the cross with those who are perishing (v18).

Prayer: Father God, I am inspired right now to share your son Jesus with others. Please show me who it is that needs to hear the message of the cross from me.