"God chose what is low and despised," 1 Corinthians 1:28.
What it says. Yes. To put a finer point to it, God even chose what just isn't. (Isn't? Isn't what? Isn't of any value at all.) God chose what humans consider base, scorned, hogwash. Why? Why? Why!? To show worldly wisdom, power, and position for what it is: utterly bankrupt. To show that God takes what we throw out in the garbage and creates wisdom, righteousness, and redemption. (Mind you: It's talking about hanging somebody on a tree here.) To bring human endeavor to its knees in the presence of God. To bring humans to boast only in the work of Christ.
We meet with a brother or sister today and take pride only in Christ. And together we give thanks that God has reached down into our hearts and lifted us up with our Lord.
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